Dot matrix printers

Dot matrix printers are one of the oldest types of printers. Their name suggests that they use no other method for printing than needle printing. Individual needles transfer information to the paper via a color ribbon to create printed images. The advantage is the ability to print on multiple sheets of paper at once, which is useful for invoices, forms or other documents where multiple copies are needed. Compared to modern inkjet and laser printers and multifunction printers, dot matrix printers are slower and noisier, but have the advantage of lower cost per page and long life.