printer

n 1: someone whose occupation is printing [syn: {pressman}]

2: (computer science) an output device that prints the results

of data processing

3: a machine that prints [syn: {printing machine}]

printer

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}.

(1996-01-13)