Impact printers
From Printing
Surveyed February–March 2007
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overview
Impact printers used with multi-part forms and in industrial environments
- impact dot matrix
- very low resolution: 240–360 dpi
- high volume printing, continuos printing functionality
- low printing speed: 104 to 1440 cps, similar to 1–10 ppm
- high paper capacity (roll, multi part form, labels, barcode)
- for individual and workgroup use
example: Epson FX-2190N Impact Printer
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characteristics
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Printing Technology
impact dot matrix
- 9pin 50%
- 24pin 50%
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Print Resolution
- 240 dpi 40%
- 360 dpi 50%
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Paper Sources
- tractor feed (using side perforation), handling multi-part forms and labels or envelopes.
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Interface Connections
- Parallel 80%
- Network optional 30%
- USB 80%
- Serial optional 30%
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UI interface features
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Paper
- Layout: Portrait, Landscape
- Multiple Page (N-up): Normal, 2in1, 4in1, 9in1, 16in1,
- Format: A4 Fanfold, Letter Fanfold, Fanfold
- Copies: Number, Collate, Reverse print
- Paper Source: manual, tractor
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speed/quality
- Printing quality: Maximum, Medium, Draft
