UNSPSC 43212102: Dot matrix printers

A kind of printer with a vertical column of up to 48 small closely packed needles or pins each of which can be individually forced forwards to press an ink ribbon against the paper. The print head is repeatedly scanned across the page and different combinations of needles activated at each point.

UNSPSC 43212102 Dot matrix printers is a Commodity code covering office printing and document capture equipment that state and local governments procure for operational and administrative use. Recent solicitations show actual purchasing driven by departmental needs for standard office printers, multifunction scanning and printing systems, and specialized high-volume printing equipment. The Rhode Island Department of Corrections sought a digital fabrication printer system for its Sign Shop — a high-resolution drop-on-demand piezo unit with UV-LED color inks, complementary cutters, laminators, and heat presses, alongside two-year warranty and on-site training. Gwinnett County Public Schools and Collin County pursued more conventional office equipment: multifunction printers and scanners (Gwinnett) and Fujitsu document scanners paired with Lexmark printers (Collin). Issuing bodies span state correctional departments, county purchasing offices, and large school districts; these buyers typically use demand-usage or annual contracts with unit pricing, favoring lowest-responsive-and-responsible bidders and renewal options ranging from two to four additional years.

The code shows recent activity across the South (Georgia, Texas) and Northeast (Rhode Island). The Rhode Island Department of Corrections issued an RFQ (RFQ27006902) with a due date of September 8, 2026, requiring MBE participation at 15% of contract value and specifying a three-year initial term with optional two-year renewals. Gwinnett County Public Schools posted an ITB (PE77021NONST2027000000194) due August 19, 2026, establishing a demand contract for October 2026 through October 2027 with up to four one-year renewal options; pricing must remain firm for the initial term, with price-adjustment requests subject to GCPS review. Collin County issued an IFB (2026-251) for Fujitsu scanners and Lexmark printers, with sealed bids due June 25, 2026. All three solicitations require vendor compliance with local procurement portals (Ocean State Procures, Bonfire, OpenGov), insurance minimums, and ethics filings where applicable. Response cycles are typically four to six weeks from posting to bid opening.