What is another word for chain printer?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈe͡ɪn pɹˈɪntə] (IPA) 
A chain printer is a type of impact printer that uses a chain of characters to print text on paper. Common synonyms for chain printer include "line printer", "serial printer", and "band printer". These printers were widely used in offices and data centers of the 1960s and 1970s to print large volumes of data. However, with the advent of modern printing technology, chain printers have become outdated. Today, other types of printers like inkjet, laser, and thermal printers have become more popular due to their speed, quality, and efficiency. Despite this, the chain printer remains an important part of the history of computing and printing technology.
