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noun
A printer in which each character is produced by part of the mechanism striking the paper (normally through an inked ribbon)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: retronym
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: nonimpact
noun
a printer that prints by mechanical impacts
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: printer, printing machine
Narrower terms: bar printer, chain printer, wire matrix printer, wire printer, stylus printer
History
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