Dot matrix printers use a set of closely spaced pins and an inked ribbon to print letters or other characters on a page. Sometimes called Serial dot matrix, not due to the data interface, but in reference to the print process, which prints one character at a time, as opposed printing a complete line, or page, of characters at once. Unlike laser printers or ink-jet printers, dot matrix printers actually impact the page to print each character, much like a typewriter.
While laser printers have become the office standard for letters and proposals, dot matrix printers remain an important part of back-office operations in many firms. Dot matrix printers are commonly used for printing invoices, purchase orders, shipping forms, labels, and other multi-part forms, as dot matrix printers are able to print through multi-part forms in a single pass.
Printers Plus provides a variety of dot matrix printers from a number
of quality partners. Click on any of the logos below to view the selection
of dot matrix printers from our various partners:
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AMT Datasouth dot matrix printers - AMT Datasouth dot matrix printers and other AMT Datasouth printers | ![]() |
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Lexmark dot matrix printers - Lexmark dot matrix printers and other Lexmark printers | ||
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Okidata dot matrix printers - Okidata dot matrix printers and other Okidata printers under the Products link | ||
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TallyGenicom dot matrix printers - TallyGenicom dot matrix printers and other TallyGenicom printers |
If you would like assistance in determining which impact printer is ideal for your business needs, please contact us.