Don't Diss the Dot-Matrix: Why Impact Printers Still Rule (For Certain Jobs, At Least)
In the age of whisper-quiet laser printers and fancy inkjet photo printing, the trusty impact printer might seem like a relic from the days of floppy disks and dial-up. But hold on to your hats (or, more likely, your thick stacks of carbon copies), because these clunky machines still have some aces up their sleeves.
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| Advantages Of Impact Printers Over Non Impact |
1. Built Like a Tank (Except They Can't Actually Shoot Tanks)
Let's be honest, impact printers are the cockroaches of the office supply world. They can survive a nuclear apocalypse (well, maybe not, but they're darn tough). Dust? No problem. Paper jams? Ha! They'll just punch right through them (and maybe leave a cool dotted battle scar on your document in the process). Need to print on a banner to announce your kid's lemonade stand? Impact printers can handle that cardboard with zero complaints.
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While their non-impact cousins might cry over a slightly crumpled sheet, impact printers are the Andre the Giant of the printer world - big, strong, and ready to take on any printing challenge.
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2. Speak Louder, I Can't Hear You Over the Glorious Symphony of Printing!
Okay, maybe "glorious symphony" is a bit of a stretch. But compared to the hushed tones of a laser printer, an impact printer is like a rock concert. The rhythmic clack-clack-clack of the print head is a beautiful reminder that work is actually getting done. Plus, it's a great conversation starter - "Hey Brenda, did you hear about Kevin's expense report again? Sounds like the printer's composing a heavy metal ballad about it!"
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Bonus: Impact printers are nature's white noise machine. Need to drown out your noisy co-worker or chatty cubicle neighbors? Fire up the impact printer and let the percussive symphony commence!
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3. Carbon Copies? We Got You Covered (Literally)
Remember carbon paper? That glorious invention that let you create multiple copies of a document with the help of a little sweat and some black smudges on your fingers? Well, guess what? Impact printers are the best friends of carbon paper. Their forceful printing creates clear, crisp copies that can be stacked high, perfect for keeping track of receipts, invoices, or that permission slip you really need your parents to sign.
In a world obsessed with going paperless, impact printers are the champions of the old-school way. So crank up the printing press, grab a box of carbon paper, and let's get duplicating!
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FAQ: Impact Printer Edition
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Q: Aren't impact printers super slow? A: They're not exactly speed demons, but they're reliable. Slow and steady wins the race, especially when you need a document printed right away and your laser printer decides to take a nap.
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Q: Don't they make terrible-looking prints? A: For photos and fancy graphics, no. But for basic text documents? They're perfectly legible and will definitely get the job done.
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Q: But aren't they obsolete? A: Not necessarily! In specific industries like manufacturing or finance where durability and multiple copies are important, impact printers are still widely used.
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Q: Are they expensive? A: Generally, they're much cheaper than laser printers to buy and maintain. Just keep in mind, you'll need to factor in the cost of replacing ribbons.
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Q: Should I run out and buy an impact printer right now? A: Probably not, unless you have a specific need for one. But if you find yourself longing for the simpler times of carbon copies and rhythmic printing, hey, there's no shame in that!
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