printer

Definitions of printer
  1. noun
    a machine that prints
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    adresseermachine, adressograaf
    a printer that automatically prints addresses on letters for mailing
    letterzetmachine, zetmachine
    a printer that sets textual material in type
    linotype
    a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that casts an entire line as a single slug of metal
    monotype
    a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that sets separate characters
    teksttelefoon, telex, telexapparaat, telexbericht, telexdienst
    a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter
    schrijfmachine, tikmachine, typemachine
    hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
    matrixprinter
    an impact printer in which each character is represented by a pattern of dots made by wires or styli
    type of:
    automaat, machine
    any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
  2. noun
    someone whose occupation is printing
    synonyms: drukker, typograaf
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    types:
    drukker, drukknoop, letterzetmachine, letterzetter, machinezetter, typograaf, zetmachine, zetter
    one who sets written material into type
    corrector
    someone who reads proof in order to find errors and mark corrections
    type of:
    vakman, vakvrouw
    a worker who has acquired special skills
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