dot matrix printer

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Definitions of dot matrix printer words

noun Technical meaning of dot matrix printer (hardware, printer) A kind of printer with a vertical column of up to 48 small closely packed needles or "pins" each of which can be individually forced forward to press an ink ribbon against the paper. The print head is repeatedly scanned across the page and different combinations of needles activated at each point. Dot matrix printers are noisy compared to non-impact printers. 1
countable noun dot matrix printer A dot matrix printer is a computer printer using a device with a series of dots or pins stamped onto it to produce words and numbers. 0
noun dot matrix printer a printer that forms all characters from a grid of dots that can be selectively inked 0
noun dot matrix printer a printer in which each character is produced as an array of dots by a printhead 0
noun dot matrix printer A type of printer that prints characters using an array of small wires that produce an array of dots when striking the paper. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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