>That was the idea all along, to buy a new printer, but trying my best to save money.
>Do you have a printer in mind that does the job and is easy on the pocket?

Dot matrix printers are fine for printing raw text. Windows is all about graphics. Dot matrix printers and graphics don't go together well, especially when speed is an issue.

Printers today are so cheap that I don't think you can make a bad choice. Go with the known brands, and you will be safe.