My first attempt at reinking the dot matrix ribbons was based ... to slightly thin out the ink and also re-wet any remaining ink still on the ribbon. The process of actually applying this ink ...

Technically, ink jet printers are dot matrix devices too ... The cost of dot matrix printers depends on how long you’re willing to use a ribbon, but it’s rarely more than a penny or two ...

These beloved devices feature an ink-filled ribbon that’s struck ... a few weeks or longer. Most dot matrix printers cost between $300 and $600. While they’re more expensive than most laser ...

The dot matrix printer uses one or two columns of dot hammers that are moved across the paper. The hammers rapidly press the ribbon into the paper, which causes the ink to be deposited.

Solutions for the rest of us If you are in need of a dot matrix printer, printer part, or ink ribbon and you don’t have a storage room full of spare parts at your disposal, and you’re too busy ...