Impact printers are a type of printing device that creates text and images by physically striking an inked ribbon against paper. This mechanism is similar to how a typewriter works, where each character is pressed onto the page. Common examples of impact printers include dot matrix printers and line printers, which are often used in industrial and business settings for printing invoices, labels, and reports. These printers are known for their durability and ability to produce multiple copies of a document simultaneously, thanks to their use of carbon paper or multi-part forms. While they are less common in homes today, impact printers are still valued for their reliability and cost-effectiveness in high-volume printing tasks.