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Why Use Line Matrix Printers Over Laser Printers?

egough • Sep 17, 2019

Here are 7 reasons that line matrix printers should be used over laser printers.

7 reasons line matrix printers

Line matrix printers are the true and steady, reliable old friend. They tend to get overlooked and forgotten to the new and cooler laser printers on the market. However, they shouldn’t.

Below are 7 reasons why. The following are advantages that line matrix printers can provide you, especially for those of you that print high volume of multi-part forms and barcode labels.

  1. Cost SavingsLine matrix printers have a lower total cost of ownership. The cost per page for laser printers is typically 6 times more than line matrix , and ribbon costs for line matrix is approximately 10% of total cost of ownership compared to 90% for laser.

  2. Durability and MaintenanceLine matrix printers are better engineered to withstand harsh environments compared to laser. Laser printers are more sensitive to humidity levels, dust particles, extreme temperatures and static electricity. As well, their construction and rugged design allows for better endurance and less maintenance and problems equates to less downtime and maintenance costs.

  3. Neediness – Laser printers require much more time by user’s to replace consumables such as toner cartridges, fuser units, and various transfer and feed rollers.

  4. Electrical ConsumptionLine matrix printers require 3 times less energy than laser, as they don’t require the hot rollers to heat up, thus saving money.

  5. Reliability – Tractor-fed continuous forms paper used by line matrix printers is a much more reliable paper feeding system than cut-sheet media, and also maintains printing order.

  6. ContinuityLine matrix printers are much less complex when it comes to printing multi-part forms compared to implementing these requirements for multiple separate sheets of output through a laser printer.

  7. SustainabilityLine matrix printers are more environmentally friendly and affordable in regards to electrical consumption and the volume usage of consumables that are discarded.

For further information on the benefits line matrix printers can provide for you and options available, call us at (800) 643-2664 and immediately talk to one of our friendly Printer & Barcode Technology Specialists.


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