Printer: meaning, definitions and examples

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printer

 

[ หˆprษชntษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

office equipment

A printer is a machine that is used to produce text or pictures on paper, usually by using ink. Printers are commonly used in homes and offices for printing documents, photos, and other materials.

Synonyms

copier, printing machine.

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Word Description / Examples
printer

A device that connects to a computer and produces a physical copy of digital documents, photos, or graphics. Commonly found in homes and offices.

  • Can you print this report using the printer?
  • I bought a new printer for my home office.
printing machine

A large, industrial piece of equipment used for mass printing of books, newspapers, magazines, or large quantities of documents. Typically found in commercial printing establishments.

  • The printing machine at the factory can produce thousands of books per day.
  • We visited a publishing house to see their printing machines in action.
copier

A machine used for making duplicates of physical documents. Often found in offices and copy shops, where large volumes of duplication are required.

  • I need to make a copy of this document; let's use the copier.
  • The copier in the hallway is out of paper again.

Examples of usage

  • The office printer is out of ink again.
  • She printed out the report on the color printer.
  • I need to buy a new printer for my home office.
Context #2 | Noun

person

A printer is a person or a company that produces printed material such as books, magazines, or newspapers.

Synonyms

print shop, publisher.

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printer

A person or company that produces printed materials. Often involves professional and commercial printing tasks.

  • The printer delivered the finished magazines on time.
  • He works as a printer in the publishing industry.
publisher

A company or individual responsible for preparing and issuing books, magazines, or other printed material for public distribution. Involves aspects of editing, marketing, and distribution.

  • She found a publisher for her first novel.
  • The publisher released the new edition last month.
print shop

A business establishment where printing services are provided, often on a larger scale than a home printer. Used for printing large quantities or specialized prints.

  • I went to the print shop to get my business cards made.
  • The print shop offers a variety of paper types and finishes.

Examples of usage

  • The printer made a mistake in the latest edition of the magazine.
  • Our company uses a local printer for our marketing materials.
Context #3 | Noun

animal

A printer is a small, nocturnal marsupial native to Australia, known for its distinctive hopping gait and backward-facing pouch.

Synonyms

bandicoot, marsupial.

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Word Description / Examples
printer

Use this term when referring to a machine that produces physical copies of digital documents.

  • I need to buy a new printer for my office
  • Can you print this document using the printer?
bandicoot

This term is ideal for discussing small to medium-sized, omnivorous marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea.

  • The bandicoot is nocturnal and rarely seen during the day
  • We saw a bandicoot while hiking in Australia
marsupial

Use this term when discussing a category of mammals that carry and nurse their young in a pouch. It applies broadly to animals like kangaroos, koalas, and wombats.

  • Kangaroos and koalas are both types of marsupials
  • A koala is a marsupial that spends most of its time in eucalyptus trees

Examples of usage

  • The printer is often mistaken for a rodent due to its size and appearance.
  • Printers are commonly found in the wild in Australia.

Translations

Translations of the word "printer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impressora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฟเค‚เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Drucker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencetak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฝั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drukarka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒชใƒณใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imprimante

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ impresora

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yazฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ฆฐํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงุจุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tiskรกrna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tlaฤiareลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅฐๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tiskalnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ prentari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะธะฝั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ printer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ impresora

Etymology

The word 'printer' originated from the Middle English word 'prenter', which came from the Old French word 'prenteor' meaning 'to imprint'. The concept of printing dates back to ancient times, with various methods such as block printing and movable type printing being used throughout history. The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century revolutionized the printing industry and paved the way for the modern printers we use today.

See also: bioprinting, print, printable, printed, printing, printmaking, printout, prints.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,181 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.