Line Printers Versus Dot Matrix Printers
Buying a line printer instead of a dot matrix printer, serial matrix printer, or band printer has significant benefits, both in terms of cost and reliability. A line matrix printer represents a significant step up in terms of equipment quality. Every aspect of the line matrix printer is designed to deliver higher reliability, faster throughput, and greater resistance to rough handling and hazardous environmental conditions. The result is a product that costs more initially, but provides a substantially lower cost over the life of the product below.
Line Printer benefits include:
- Improved up time
- More reliable forms handling
- Dramatic reduction in repairs and service calls
- Lower cost of consumables and spare parts
- Lower labor costs due to dot matrix printer handling requirements
Product Comparison |
P7000 Series Printers |
Dot Matrix or Serial Matrix Printers |
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 |
 |
| Initial acquisition cost |
Good |
Excellent |
| Operating Costs |
Excellent |
Poor - 10+ times higher |
Single sheet delivery
*P7000 ZT model only |
Yes* |
Yes |
| Environmental range - proper functioning in hot/cold or humid/dry extremes |
Excellent |
Good |
| Resistance to contaminants i.e. dust and airborne oil |
Excellent |
Good |
| Ruggedness - ability to survive abuse |
Excellent |
Poor |
| Page volume |
Unlimited |
Low |
| Bar code quality |
Very Good |
Poor |
| Print quality |
Good |
Good |
| Suitability for mission critical applications |
Excellent |
Good |
A Dot Matrix Printer versus a Line Printer – the true cost analysis
- Line printers provide a substantially lower total cost of ownership versus dot matrix printers.
- Dot matrix printers employ expensive cartridge ribbons and print heads which are consumed in the printing process.
- In production environments consumable costs dominate the total cost of ownership. As your printing volume increases, line matrix’s consumable savings grow dramatically.
- Note that these costs do not even include the lost productivity costs when changing print heads and cartridges or when the printer is down for servicing.
- View our cost of ownership analysis charts below to see the comparisons.
Remote Printer Management Comparisons |
| P7000 Line Matrix Printers |
Dot Matrix, Serial Matrix and Band Printers |
| Printronix printers are managed individually or in groups with PrintNet Enterprise. Single commands can allow mass changes, total visibility, error alerts and more. For example, with one action, PrintNet Enterprise can send new software or fonts to all the printers in the operation with no required operator oversight. This flexible design gives IT Managers the ability to manage all or one with a single click. |
Dot matrix printers are managed one printer at a time. For example, to download new software or fonts, the operator must individually load each printer manually, increasing labor costs and printer downtime. |
| Line matrix printers can communicate alerts for any error including a full power loss. |
Dot matrix printers cannot communicate alerts if power supply, controller, or connections fail. |
Net result - PrintNet Enterprise provides an operational ROI for your IT staff.
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