Matrix Printer (Noun)
Meaning
A printer that represents each character as a pattern of dots from a dot matrix.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The matrix printer was loud and slow, but it was reliable for printing out long documents.
- In the 1980s, the matrix printer was the standard printer for many businesses and homes.
- The dot matrix printer used a print head that moved back and forth to create the characters on the page.
- The old matrix printer still worked, but it was only used for printing out shipping labels.
- The company replaced all of its matrix printers with newer laser printers for better quality and speed.