Dot matrix printers use printer ribbons. A dot matrix printer is a type of impact printer that produces characters and images on paper by striking a series of dots against an ink-soaked ribbon. The ribbon transfers ink onto the paper to create text and graphics. Dot matrix printers were widely used in the past for tasks such as printing invoices, receipts, and multipart forms.

The CPU (Central Processing Unit), motherboard, and RAM (Random Access Memory) are internal components of a computer hardware system. These components are essential for the computer to function and are located inside the computer's casing.

Laser printer resolution is specified in terms of DPI, which stands for Dots Per Inch. DPI refers to the number of dots a printer can place within one square inch of space on a printed page. Higher DPI values generally result in sharper and more detailed printouts. Laser printers typically offer higher DPI resolutions, such as 600 DPI or 1200 DPI, leading to high-quality text and graphics output.