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What is the advantage of impact printers over inkjet or laser printers?
What is the advantage of impact printers over inkjet or laser printers?
- They produce higher resolution graphics
- They are quieter
- The ribbon is less expensive (correct)
- They have unlimited color-printing capabilities
What determines the quality of print in a dot matrix printer?
What determines the quality of print in a dot matrix printer?
- The thickness of the paper
- The type of ink ribbon used
- The number of pins on the print head (correct)
- The speed of the platen
What is the purpose of the perforated strips on the side of continuous-feed paper used in dot matrix printers?
What is the purpose of the perforated strips on the side of continuous-feed paper used in dot matrix printers?
- To improve print quality
- To reduce noise during printing
- To enhance color-printing capabilities
- To feed the paper and prevent skewing or shifting (correct)
What is the function of the platen in a dot matrix printer?
What is the function of the platen in a dot matrix printer?
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