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When would you use an impact printer?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 10/3/2023

I'd ONLY use an impact printer if I need to fill out a multi-part form... meaning, a form that is several pages thick, and the impact printer causes bottom pages to print by using impact sensitive paper.

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An impact printer fires pins against an inked ribbon to imprint onto a paper. Such a printer is more likely to be used were multi-sheeted, fan-fold, listing paper is used in an office, bank, etc.

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What is the difference between impact printer an nonimpact printergive two examples each?

An impact printer, is one that has a mechanism that makes the letters physically strike the paper. Two examples would be a daisy-wheel and a golf-ball printer. Non-impact printers use either jets to quirt microscopic dots of ink onto the paper, or tiny electrical impulses to 'burn' the characters onto the paper. Two examples would be an ink-jet printer and a thermal printer.

Is plotter impact or non impact printer?

Plotter is a non-impact printer

Is a daisy wheel a impact printer?

daisy wheel is an impact printer.

Which port is use for impact printer?

An impact printer (dot matrix) usually uses either a serial, or parallel port. It depends on the printer and computer ports available. Most modern inkjet or laser printers use either wifi or a USB connection.

Which type of printer actually touches the surfaces of the paper?

Impact Printer. Non-Impact: (No impact)

What is an impact printers warm up time?

An impact printer (dot matrix) is ready for use once switched on. A thermal printer (non-impact) may need a short warm up period.

What would be the best printer for decals printing?

Use a laser printer or inkjet printer. Make sure to spray your decal with Krylon if you use an inkjet printer. I would suggest a water-based inkjet printer for vinyl.

Is a line printer an impact printer?

Yes

Which printer forms images with out striking paper?

Laser/LED printer and Inkjet printers for a couple.

Are thermal printer and laser printer non impact?

A thermal printer and a laser printer are non-impact printers. A dot matrix, that fires pins against an inked roller, and uses a tractor roller to feed continuous paper through the printer, is an example of an impact printer.

What are components of impact printer?

Componet of inpact printer

Is an thermal printer an impact printer?

i think yes

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