Printer
ˈprɪntər
Definitions
2 meaningsA machine that transfers text or graphics onto paper or other media.
ˈprɪntər
A machine that produces printed documents.
The printer is out of paper.
💡 Simply: It's like a magic box that turns what you see on your computer into paper copies! It's really helpful when you need to share something you've written with people who don't have a screen.
👶 For kids: A printer is a machine that can make a copy of what you see on a computer onto paper!
More Examples
Can you send the document to the printer?
We need to replace the old printer with a new one.
How It's Used
"The office printer ran out of ink."
"I need to buy a new printer for my home office."
A person or company that produces printed materials.
ˈprɪntər
A person or company that prints books or other materials.
The printer quoted a low price for the job.
💡 Simply: Think of the person or the company that's responsible for taking your design (like a book cover or a poster) and making many copies of it. They're like the magic makers who make the copies.
👶 For kids: A person or a company that makes lots and lots of paper copies of things like books or posters!
More Examples
We need to find a reliable printer for our marketing materials.
The printer is responsible for the quality of the printed materials.
How It's Used
"The printer delivered the books on time."
"The company hired a new printer for their brochures."
From Middle English *prynter*, from Old French *printour* (literally "one who prints"), from *prin(t)er* ("to print").
The term 'printer' gained prominence with the advent of the printing press in the 15th century.