On the other hand, actual line printers worked exactly like they look in movies.
But yeah those 9 pin dot matrix printers…24 pin was better, but still pretty loud. I remember visiting a college library during a field trip, and they had an inkjet (I think it was actually a Bubblejet) and it was like, “WOW LOOK HOW QUIET THAT IS!”
On the other hand, actual line printers worked exactly like they look in movies.
But yeah those 9 pin dot matrix printers…24 pin was better, but still pretty loud. I remember visiting a college library during a field trip, and they had an inkjet (I think it was actually a Bubblejet) and it was like, “WOW LOOK HOW QUIET THAT IS!”