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Meaning of PRINTER

Pronunciation:  'printur

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a machine that prints
  2. [n]  (computer science) an output device that prints the results of data processing
  3. [n]  someone whose occupation is printing
 
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 Synonyms: pressman, printing machine
 
 See Also: addressing machine, Addressograph, Benjamin Franklin, Bodoni, Bradford, character printer, character-at-a-time printer, compositor, computer peripheral, dot matrix printer, dot printer, electrostatic printer, Franklin, Gianbattista Bodoni, Gutenberg, impact printer, Johann Gutenberg, Johannes Gutenberg, line printer, line-at-a-time printer, machine, matrix printer, page printer, page-at-a-time printer, peripheral, peripheral device, proofreader, reader, serial printer, setter, skilled worker, thermal printer, trained worker, typesetter, typesetting machine, typographer, William Bradford

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Print"er\, n.
One who prints; especially, one who prints books, newspapers,
engravings, etc., a compositor; a typesetter; a pressman.
{Printer's devil}, {Printer's gauge}. See under {Devil}, and
   {Gauge}.
{Printer's ink}. See {Printing ink}, below.
 
Computing Dictionary
 
 Definition: 

A peripheral device for producing text and images on paper. There are many different types, broadly grouped into "impact printers" and "non-impact printers".

Compare plotter. See also Braille printer, tree-killer.

 
Dream Dictionary
 
 Definition: Seeing a printer in your dream, suggests that you are trying to express a thought or idea in a way that others can understand. Dreaming that the printer is not functioning indicates your difficulties and frustrations in communicating your thoughts across.
 

 

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