A dot matrix printer is an impact printer that prints using a fixed number of pins or wires. ... They were also known as serial dot matrix printers. While inkjet and laser printers technically exhibit dot matrix printing, they are not considered to be "dot matrix printers".

What is printer dot matrix printer?

A dot matrix printer is a type of printer that prints by impact of pins striking up and down on an ink ribbon, rather like a traditional typewriter. Dot matrix printers can produce characters by creating a series of dots, which are closely spaced together.

What is a dot matrix printer suitable for?

Dot matrix printers are printers with a head that runs back and forth and strikes against a ribbon to print; hence also known as impact printers. ... While these printers are usually used to print text, they can also be used to print simple graphics in ASCII or bitmap form.