printer

[ prin-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that prints, especially a person whose occupation is printing. printing.
2. Computers. an output device that produces a paper copy of alphanumeric or graphic data.
3. an instrument that automatically records telegraphic messages by means of a printing printing mechanism activated by incoming signals.
4. 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.

printer

/ ˈprɪntə /

noun

1. a person or business engaged in printing
2. a machine or device that prints
3. computing an output device for printing results on paper

Other Words From

• printer·like adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of printer¹

First recorded in 1495–1505; print + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Artificial intelligence is then used to help reconstruct the facial feature, with the design later created with a 3D printer.

From BBC

Ron, a Phoenix voter who declined to give his last name, said his polling place did not have enough printer paper in 2020, which was inconvenient for voters and caused some to leave early.

From Los Angeles Times

Bob chats against the buzzing backdrop of whirring industrial tools and woodwork machines in the next room - a laser cutter, bandsaw, lathe and a 3D printer among them.

From BBC

There have been some issues with printer jams and the tickets getting stuck in ticketing machines but these problems have largely been addressed, says Mr Taylor.

From BBC

In 2010, Al Qaeda planted explosives inside two printer cartridges on UPS and FedEx cargo flights.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• laser printer