dot-matrix printer

(Computer Science) computing a printer in which each character is produced as an array of dots by a printhead

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dot-matrix printer

[ˌdɒtˌmeɪtrɪksˈprɪntəʳ] N → impresora f matricial de agujas

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dot-matrix printer

[ˌdɒtˈmeɪtrɪksˈprɪntəʳ] n → stampante f ad aghi

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Also among the products on display will be Epson's DFX-9000 dot-matrix printer. Although dot-matrix printers are not at the leading-edge of developments, they remain the only effective way of printing multi-part stationery, and have other recognised virtues such as high reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Epson showcases latest products for banking sector at MEFX 2008 in Dubai

The dot-matrix printer has print speeds of up to 432 characters per second and is especially suited to the manufacturing, transportation and distribution industries.

TallyGenicom announces launch of new MIP360 vehicle printer

By early last year, the organization had responded with the creation of the "Jhai computer"--a 486-comparable unit with keyboard, roller ball and LCD screen, connected to a dot-matrix printer, all of which require a total of less than 20W.

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PACT's new Professional Chronograph features a built-in ballistic computer that calculates zero for a given load based on the actual velocity of the load then prints a complete drop table via its built-in dot-matrix printer. The computer's bullet library is expanded to include all handgun and rifle bullets, from Barnes to Winchester.

PACT Professional Chronograph

The laser printer, despite its speed and shrinking price tag, was only slightly more popular than the slower but economical dot-matrix printer. The statistic that especially intrigued us was the ratio of printers to computers, which measures how many CPAs had their own printers as opposed to those who shared one.

Counting on technology: accountants add more prowess to their computers and access more sophisticated software

A dot-matrix printer can handle perforated forms, allowing you to print invoices and other such documents.

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