noun
dot impact printer
A type of impact printer that forms characters by striking pins against an ink ribbon. Technical computing term.
ドットインパクトプリンタは複写伝票の印刷に今でも使われている。
Dot impact printers are still used for printing multi-part forms.
An inkjet printer sprays liquid ink, while a dot impact printer strikes an ink ribbon with pins.
A laser printer uses toner and a laser beam, offering higher speed and quality than a dot impact printer.
Loanword from English 'dot impact printer'.