This allows dot matrix printers to be used for basic graphical printing and multiple fonts as well as basic text printing -- but it gives the printout a characteristic "dotted" appearance.

Yet letters are drawn out of a dot matrix, allowing users to print in a variety of fonts and produce graphics. Additionally, dot matrix printers allowed for faster printing. Many of the early dot ...

Dot-matrix printers are a favourite for our readership. Among others, we’ve seen another Commodore get the Python treatment, as well as an Apple capable of printing in full colour.

Robinson says with so many businesses still needing to print multi-part invoices, waybills, picking slips, secure pay slips, and the like, dot matrix printers could survive for another 20 years yet.

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Robinson says that the Epson LX-350 is the best-selling dot matrix printer in South Africa, shifting significant unit volumes each month at Tarsus Distribution, part of the Tarsus Technology Group.