CHM Revolution

Date Introduced

1972

Photographer

Richards, Mark

Dimensions

overall: 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in

Manufacturer

Diablo Systems Inc., A Xerox Company

Copyright Owner

© Mark Richards

Location

United States

Keywords

Output; printer

Object ID

102626768

Daisy-wheel printers dominated high-quality, high-speed office printing in the 1970s and 1980s, until low-cost laser printers arrived. Unlike chain and drum printers, a wheel moved the desired character into position, then paused while the hammer fired.