printer
Americannoun
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a person or thing that prints, especially a person whose occupation is printing. printing.
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Computers. an output device that produces a paper copy of alphanumeric or graphic data.
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an instrument that automatically records telegraphic messages by means of a printing printing mechanism activated by incoming signals.
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Movies. a photographic machine through which either the negative or positive of a master print can be run, together with unexposed film, to make a duplicate.
noun
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a person or business engaged in printing
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a machine or device that prints
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computing an output device for printing results on paper
Other Word Forms
- printerlike adjective
Etymology
Origin of printer
Example Sentences
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Another successful pamphlet about the Fox sisters’ spirits came from Rochester printer D. M. Dewey.
From Literature
Under the Representation of the People Act 1983, election material must include the name and address of those promoted by the document, the promoter, and the printer.
From BBC
HP earns more money from printers, where it has an 18% margin, despite more sales from computers, where its profit margin is 5%.
From MarketWatch
“Or a printer? Couldn’t he have printed you an extra copy, instead of making you take pictures?”
From Literature
Mark Myshatyn uses his 3-D printer to create things he needs around the home, such as a light diffuser for photography.
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