printer

The word “printer” means a machine that produces text or images on paper, typically connected to a computer. In plain terms, either the machine that prints documents, or a person/company whose job is printing.

“Printer” is pronounced PRIHN-tuh (/ˈpɹɪntɚ/ in IPA).

Here is “printer” used in a sentence: “The printer is out of ink again.”

Words with a similar meaning to “printer” include imprint, publisher, publishing house, printseller, printshop and printing shop.

“Printer” is a noun.

“Printer” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Printer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a machine that produces text or images on paper, typically connected to a computer.

A publisher decides which books or documents to produce, edits them, and arranges their distribution and sale. A printer physically produces the copies, running the presses or machines that put text and images onto paper.

An inkjet printer sprays tiny drops of liquid ink onto the page and is popular for photos and home use. A laser printer uses heat and toner powder to fuse the image onto paper, and it is generally faster and cheaper for high-volume text printing.

A printer produces a document from a digital file sent by a computer. A copier, or photocopier, duplicates a physical document that is already printed, though many modern office machines combine both functions.

A printer outputs information onto paper, turning a digital file into a physical page. A scanner does the reverse, capturing a physical document and turning it into a digital image or file.