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Impact printer

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000578

A type of printer that creates an image by striking an ink ribbon against the paper. This mechanical action transfers ink to form characters or graphics. Common examples include dot matrix printers and daisy wheel printers, which are often used for multi-part forms due to their ability to produce carbon copies.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000578
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectHardware
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "A type of printer that creates an image by striking an ink ribbon against the paper. This mechanical action transfers ink to form characters or graphics. Common examples include dot matrix printers and daisy wheel printers, which are often used for multi-part forms due to their ability to produce carbon copies.",
  "subject": "Hardware",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/impact-printer/"
}

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