What are Impact Printers?
Impact printers refer to those employing some kind of physical striking mechanism to transfer pigment onto media by either pressing an inked ribbon against paper through hammering or hammering the paper against an inked band. They generate printable output through pressure contact and shape deformation rather than using lasers, inkjets, or thermal technologies. This enables handling special formats like carbonless copy paper.
What is an Impact Printer?
Impact printers continue retaining some utility across industries requiring multipart forms, machine-readable output, and longevity in harsh conditions. This article covers the fundamentals of what impact printers have, the types still relevant, and the specifics of working for each.