Dot matrix printers rely on a printhead in which a grid of 9 or 24 pins forms combinations to produce text, box-drawing characters and symbols made up of closely spaced dots. These devices superseded ...

Before the 1980s, laser printers were expensive, high-volume units. At that time, dot matrix printers commanded the early PC desktop market for homes and businesses. Compact laser printers, introduced ...

Fans of 80s-era computer printing technology are few and far between, but Apple’s ImageWriter II was a beast of a printer. This tractor feed dot-matrix printer is nigh-indestructible. The print ...

While laser and inkjet printers are increasingly popular, older technology still has value in daily life. Dot matrix printers are similar to manual typewriters, with a history dating back over 100 ...

Don’t let a malfunctioning dot matrix printer give you fits. Learn some techniques for solving several common dot matrix printer problems and advice on finding increasingly scarce parts. These days, ...