If you’ve got a dot matrix printer ribbon that’s dried up but not yet falling apart, you can always try reinking it. Video after the break. Try another test print and it's working perfectly.

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Dot matrix printers, also known as impact matrix devices, are an older kind of printer that relies on an ink-soaked ribbon similar to that used in a typewriter. These devices were the most common ...

The dot matrix printer uses one or two columns of dot hammers that are moved across the paper. The hammers rapidly press the ribbon into the paper, which causes the ink to be deposited. The more ...

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Some businesses still use dot matrix printers to generate invoices, forms and other documents. Unlike modern laser printers, a dot matrix printer has a single print head and an inked ribbon.

Don't let a malfunctioning dot matrix printer give you fits. Learn some techniques for solving several common dot matrix printer problems and advice on finding increasingly scarce parts.

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Dot matrix printers are similar to manual typewriters, with a history dating back over 100 years. These beloved devices feature an ink-filled ribbon that’s struck by a print head to mark paper ...

Dot matrix printers are similar to manual typewriters, with a history dating back over 100 years. These beloved devices feature an ink-filled ribbon that’s struck by a print head to mark paper ...

These dot matrix printers are a type of printer “that uses hammers and a ribbon to form images from dots,” according to PC Magazine. These dot hammers “press the ribbon into the paper ...