Line matrix printers vs laser printers

Line printing offers important advantages over laser printing; these include reliability and durability, productivity and time savings.

There are typically four reasons to choose a line matrix printer over a laser printer. In a world of expensive-to-maintain laser printers, it is smart to consider the latest advancement in line matrix cartridge printing before choosing a print technology.

Printronix, the leading manufacturer of industrial line matrix cartridge printers, has consistently pioneered new innovations to ensure this technology remains highly competitive and relevant for today's printing applications.

Lowest cost of ownership

* Cartridge ribbons are up to six times less expensive than laser toner cartridges.
* As print volume increases, consumable savings grow dramatically.
* The average lifespan of a line matrix printer is seven to 10 years, compared to only three years for laser printers.
* Cartridge ribbons save users about 20% over spool type ribbons used by legacy line printers.

Productivity

* Line matrix printers deliver unmatched, up-time reliability.
* Laser printers are very sensitive to humidity, temperature, static electricity, dust, and other airborne particles, all of which can lead to premature failure, frequent paper jams, print quality issues, and more.
* Light duty plastic cabinetry, delicate internal components require a long list of placement and care requirements to ensure proper operation.
* Line matrix printers are specifically designed to withstand harsh environments.

* Stored energy shuttle matrix technology, metal cabinetry, sealed electronics, heavy-duty operator interface and rugged user touch-point controls.
* Document integrity is more easily maintained with continuous forms media as opposed to cut sheets.

Application adaptability

* Printronix's OpenPrint technology allows printers to plug-and-play in PDF and PostScript, ERP environments.
* Where GUI design and dynamic data-driven overlays, messages, bar codes, logos, etc, are required, thanks to Printronix's strategic software vendor alliances, there are solutions available that natively support the graphics print language of its printers.
* Line matrix remains the best technology for printing multi-part forms, oversize media, labels, card stock, and other non-typical media types.
* PrintNet Enterprise, Printronix's remote printer management utility, delivers visibility and remote control for all network connected devices.

Environmentally-friendly

* When compared to laser printers, Energy Star certified line matrix printers consume as little as one-third the energy when printing, and one-seventh the energy when in standby mode.
* Throughout their life span, line matrix printers will generate far less landfill waste from consumables, packaging and printer hardware.
* Laser: require multiple consumables to be replaced at varying intervals; ie, toner cartridge, fuser unit, transfer roller, paper tray feed rollers, and printer feed rollers.
* Line matrix: the only consumable for the line matrix printer is the cartridge ribbon.
* Cartridge ribbons emit none of the fine particulate emissions generated by laser printers.

For more information, please go to Printronix's website: https://www.tpdc.co.za/printronix