________ printers either melt a wax based ink on regular paper or by burning dots on specially coated paper.

The type of printers that either melt a wax-based ink on regular paper or burn dots on specially coated paper are known as thermal printers. Thermal printers operate by using heat to transfer ink onto paper, which allows for high-quality prints in a relatively fast manner. There are two main types of thermal printing technologies: direct thermal and thermal transfer.

In direct thermal printing, heat is applied directly to the coated paper, producing images that are typically suitable for short-term use, such as receipts. In thermal transfer printing, a ribbon is heated and the ink is transferred from the ribbon onto the paper, making it ideal for durable prints such as labels and barcodes.

Overall, thermal printers are widely used in various applications, including retail, shipping, and logistics, for their efficiency and effectiveness in producing clear and legible prints.