wire matrix printer

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Noun wire matrix printer has 1 sense

wire matrix printer, wire printer, stylus printer - an impact printer in which each character is represented by a pattern of dots made by wires or styli
--₁ is a kind of dot matrix printer, matrix printer, dot printer; impact printer

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Term: Wire Matrix Printer

Description:

A wire matrix printer, also known as dot matrix printer, is a type of impact printer that uses a grid of fine wires, known as "pins," to strike an inked ribbon against the paper in order to create characters or images. It was widely used for computer printing from the 1970s to the 1990s and is known for its durability and ability to print on multipart forms.

Sample Sentences:

My grandfather used to operate a wire matrix printer at his office in the 1980s.
The wire matrix printer produced high-quality printouts, but it was quite noisy.
I had to replace the ribbon in my wire matrix printer to get clear prints.
Wire matrix printers were commonly used for printing invoices and receipts.
Even though wire matrix printers are outdated now, some businesses still rely on them for specific printing needs.

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