Dot matrix

[Asynchronous]

Question of the day:

Why is it that the SOA still uses a dot-matrix printer to print our exam "ticket of admission?"

A shiny nickel to the best explanation that doesn't include "to keep exam fees to a minimum."

[Daria]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

OR

Somebody bought a LOT of ink/ribbon cartridges back in the 1980's and they're trying to use them all up...get their money's worth.

:D

[glenn]

If they want carbon copies, you need either a dot matrix or a daisy wheel. Now, where's my cash?

[TwistedMentat]

If they want carbon copies, you need either a dot matrix or a daisy wheel.
I thought you just typed the recipient's name in the cc: block. :-?

[jerrytuttle]

Someone bought a lot of continuous feed paper in the 80's, and they want to get their money's worth out of that.

[Brad Gile]

The SOA just figured that, with the size of the exam fees, the least they can do is to give you a ticket that is a collector's item "suitable for framing"? :D

Brad
60 and not looking back.

[Triweasel]

Didn't you know? The SOA still uses TRS-80's for everything. That's why it takes so long to grade the exams!

[Double Down Trent]

The Commodore 64 and Apple II computers do not support laser printers.

By the way, as each of these computers can also only perform 1 calculation per minute, this is also the reason that results take so long. They outsource the Website stuff.