Printers

Devices that produce text or images on physical media.

printing devices

Printers are devices that produce text or images on physical media such as paper or fabric by transferring ink, toner, or other substances onto the surface.

Etymology

From Old English prīntan 'to press, stamp', from Proto-West Germanic *printjan

Explain Like I’m 5

Printers are machines that let you print documents and pictures from computers onto paper or other materials, like when you need a hard copy of something.

Fun Facts

The first printer was invented in 1953 by Chester Carlson
Early printers used dot matrix technology to create images
Color printing was initially very expensive

FAQ

What do printers use? Ink or toner
How do printers work? They transfer ink or toner onto paper using various technologies
What are common printer types? Inkjet, laser, and dot matrix

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

printing devices printing machines

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

machines devices

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

laser printers inkjet printers dot matrix printers

Meronyms — Parts or Components

rollers cartridges print heads

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

office equipment computer peripherals

Indexes

community-based electronic device equipment

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