dot matrix printer

/ˌˈdɑt ˌmeɪtrɪks ˈprɪntər/
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Definitions of dot matrix printer
  1. noun
    a printer that represents each character as a pattern of dots from a dot matrix
    synonyms: dot printer, matrix printer
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    types:
    ink-jet printer
    a printer that produces characters by projecting electrically charged droplets of ink
    stylus printer, wire matrix printer, wire printer
    an impact printer in which each character is represented by a pattern of dots made by wires or styli
    bubble jet printer, bubble-jet printer, bubblejet
    a kind of ink-jet printer
    type of:
    printer
    (computer science) an output device that prints the results of data processing
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