What is another word for line-at-a-time printer?
Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪnatətˈa͡ɪm pɹˈɪntə] (IPA) 
A line-at-a-time printer, also known as an impact printer or a dot matrix printer, is a type of printer that prints one line at a time. However, in the technological world, there are a number of synonyms for line-at-a-time printers. These include impact matrix printers, dot printers, dot-matrix impact printers, line printers, and serial impact printers. These names describe the same type of printer, using either the term "impact" to refer to its function of physically hitting a ribbon against paper, or "serial" to describe its printing process as a chain or line of characters printing out one by one. Regardless of the name, these printers can still be found in use today for specialized purposes due to their robustness, durability, and low cost of operation.
