What is a Line Matrix Printer?
A line matrix printer is a technology that combines the printing techniques of both dot matrix printers as well as line printers. Line matrix printers are primarily used in industries such as banking, back-office, and manufacturing due to their high-speed printing capabilities. Line printers enable fast printing, one line at a time. However, dot matrix printers use a print head that strikes the ink ribbon against the paper. Line matrix uses both these features.
Line matrix printers construct a line of text with the help of lines of dots and are also known as eco-friendly because they generate less landfill waste from packaging, hardware, or consumables. They also consume less energy in comparison to other printers. Line matrix printers are also considered the best choice for printing multipart forms, labels, card stock, oversized media, and a number of other non-typical media category options.
Lipi Data offers high-speed, heavy-duty line matrix printer technology. These mission-critical printers are known for their durability, reliability, and low printing costs. With speeds ranging from 500 to 2000 lines per minute, Lipi Data’s printers also offer multilingual printing, maximizing the flexibility of your operations. Lipi provides 500 LPM, 1000 LPM, 1500 LPM, and 2000 LPM line matrix printers. It also provides an open-print device featuring a speed of 79” per minute.
What is a Laser Printer?
A laser printer generally uses a focused beam of light to transfer text and images onto paper.
Since laser printers do not use ink, they have fewer image smearing problems than inkjet printers and can perform faster prints.
Advantages of a Using Line Matrix Over a Laser Printer
Line matrix printers offer customers a number of benefits that laser printers cannot match. Lipi Data has been an industry leader in the distribution of line matrix and high-speed dot printers.
- The average lifespan of any line matrix printer is twice as compared to laser printers. It also provides high resistance to harsh environmental conditions as well as rough handling. It gives fast output and high reliability.
- Compared to laser printers, line matrix printers enable significant energy savings as well as lower costs per page. One-sixth is the per-page operating cost of a laser printer. They can also print graphics and bar codes in addition to text.
- Laser printers are also susceptible to humidity, temperature, dust, and other airborne particles, potentially leading to premature failure, frequent paper jams, print quality issues, etc. In contrast, line matrix printers are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions and integrated with energy shuttle matrix technology, metal cabinetry, sealed electronics, a heavy-duty operator interface, and rugged user touch-point controls. The reliable and sturdy design of line matrix printers minimizes downtime while maximizing the life of the printers themselves. The average lifespan of a line matrix printer is 7-10 years compared to 3 years of a Laser printer.
- User Intervention is another crucial feature of the line matrix printer. Laser printers require multiple consumables from time to time to be replaced at regular intervals. Some of these consumables are toner cartridges, fuser units, transfer rollers, paper tray feed rollers, etc. However, Line matrix printers only require user intervention when the cartridge ribbon has to be replaced. This significantly simplifies the maintenance process.
- Electrical consumption is another significant benefit of using a line matrix printer. Businesses these days need to be cognizant of the impact they are having on the environment. Sensible consumption of electricity is a crucial undertaking that businesses should take into consideration whenever purchasing any equipment. Laser printers typically consume around three times as much energy as line matrix printers. Line matrix printers are much friendlier to the environment.
- Line matrix printers also utilize continuous forms media -maintaining the order of printed documents easily as compared to the cut-sheet method of laser printers. The paper feeding reliability of tractor-fed continuous forms media will always be superior to that of friction-fed cut-sheet media.
- Sustainability is another feature of line matrix printers. From the point of view of electrical consumption, consumables materials, and consumables waste, line matrix printers are a far more sustainable, affordable, and environmentally friendly choice than laser printers.
Why do Experts Prefer Line Matrix Printers?
Line matrix printers are designed to deliver higher reliability, faster output, and greater resistance to rough handling and hazardous environmental conditions. A smart financial choice, line matrix printers provide lower costs over product life-cycle. Experts and businesses alike prefer line matrix printers owing to enhanced time, far more reliable form of handling, reduction in repairs and service calls, lower cost of consumables and spare parts in addition to low labor costs.
Conclusion
Lipi Data prides itself on manufacturing world-class line matrix printer technology. Lipi Data’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, along with its robust supply chain and stringent quality procedures, allow us to offer customized solutions and quality assurance to our clients. Lipi Data makes these solutions available through an extensive dealer and reseller network while providing service support through a countrywide service engineer network.