Which one of the following is an impact printer and is commonly used for printing in applications like payroll and accounting?

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  1. Plotter 
  2. Laser Printer
  3. Inkjet Printer
  4. Dot-matrix Printer
  5. Daisy Wheel Printer

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Option 4 : Dot-matrix Printer
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The correct answer is the "Dot-matrix printer".

Key Points

  • Plotter: The plotter is a kind of printer which is used for printing vector lines. It uses a simple pen and paper.
  • Laser printer: The laser printer is an example of a non-impact printer. It uses laser technology to print the content. This kind of printer is used mostly in large companies.
  • Inkjet printer: The inkjet printer is an example of a non-impact printer. This kind of printer is used mostly in homes, businesses and so on. It uses a different pattern of ink droplets to print the content.
  • Dot-matrix printer: The dot-matrix printer is an example of an impact printer. It has 9-24 pins which are situated at the printer head. It is commonly used for printing in applications like payroll and accounting

The correct answer is the Dot-matrix printer.

Additional Information

  • Printer is referred to as an output device. The printer is divided into two parts. These are impact printers and non-impact printers.
  • Impact printers use a kind of pin and hammer system to print a document. It is less costly than the non-impact printer.
  • Non-impact printers use ink in any form to print a document. It is the best for printing photographs.
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