Printer

Definitions of Printer
  1. noun
    a machine that prints
    synonyms: Drucker
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    Impact Printer
    a printer that prints by mechanical impacts
    Line Printer, Zeilendrucker
    printer that serves as an output device on a computer; prints a whole line of characters at a time
    Laserdrucker
    electrostatic printer that focuses a laser beam to form images that are transferred to paper electrostatically
    Fernschreiber, Telex
    a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter
    type of:
    Apparat, Apparatur
    any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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