wire printer
Definition
Noun: A type of impact printer that forms characters by striking a pattern of small dots onto paper. The dots are created by the ends of thin wires or styli that press against an inked ribbon.
Usage
A "wire printer" is a specific category of computer printer. It is used to describe the printing mechanism itself or the complete printer device utilizing this technology.
Examples
- The office's old accounting system used a wire printer for generating multi-part forms.
- Dot matrix printers are a common type of wire printer.
- The clarity of the text depends on the number of pins in the wire printer's print head.
Advanced Usage
- The term is largely technical and historical, as this technology has been largely superseded by inkjet and laser printers. It is most commonly encountered when discussing the evolution of printing technology or maintaining legacy systems.
Variants and Related Words
- Dot matrix printer: A very common and familiar type of wire printer.
- Impact printer: The broader category of printers that includes wire printers.
- Stylus printer: A less common synonym, emphasizing the use of styli instead of wires.
Synonyms
- Dot matrix printer
- Stylus printer
- Impact matrix printer
Antonyms
- Non-impact printer (e.g., laser printer, inkjet printer)
Noun
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an impact printer in which each character is represented by a pattern of dots made by wires or styli
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