matrix printer
[ˈmeɪtrɪks ˈprɪntər]
nounpl: matrix printers
impressora matricial
1. A type of computer printer that creates characters and images by striking a grid of pins against an inked ribbon, producing dots that form the desired output on paper
The office used a matrix printer for printing invoices and reports in the 1990s.
O escritório usava uma impressora matricial para imprimir faturas e relatórios nos anos 1990.
2. A dot-matrix printer that produces output through repeated pin strikes in a predetermined pattern
The matrix printer was loud but reliable for high-volume printing tasks.
A impressora matricial era barulhenta, mas confiável para tarefas de impressão em alto volume.
Matrix printers were prevalent in Brazilian and American offices during the 1980s and early 1990s before being replaced by inkjet and laser printers. The term is now considered outdated technology, though the loud, distinctive chattering sound remains iconic and is sometimes referenced nostalgically. In Brazil, these printers were essential for businesses due to their durability and ability to handle continuous form paper, making them popular in accounting and administrative departments.
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