Can I use an Okidata dot matrix printer to print a book (or recipes, etc, etc)?
Yes you can, BUT… Although dot matrix printers can print almost anything, they are best suited for certain tasks and less suited for others. You must understand, that under Windows, dot matrix printers will default to printing in “graphics mode”. In this mode, the computer sends information to the printer dot by dot (pin by pin in other words) and makes the printer print extremely slow but the resulting printout will be very nice and things like pictures and logos will print. In this mode, the time to print even one page will be extreme! There is a way to configure Windows to send just characters to the printer and in this mode the printer will be much, much faster but then you loose the capability to print graphics. To print in this mode, choose “Generic Text Only Printer” as your printer driver in Windows for this dot matrix printer. What does all this mean? It boils down to this: if you need multiple copies (carbon copy) or need to use tractor paper then a dot matrix printer proba
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