Abstract: A direct-writing recorder of dot type causes an area of a record paper (70) which is to be printed to oscillate in a direction perpendicular to the paper plane for contact with a printing element (22) on a pointer (21) at a given periodic interval. A vibrator unit (50) is disposed at a distance below the printing element (22), and drives the record paper (70), passing between the printing element (22) and the vibrator unit (50), to be urged against the printing element (22).