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PRINT-uh/ˈprɪntə/

A printer is a machine that puts words and pictures from a computer onto paper. Print is the verb: print the homework. Out of paper; the printer is jammed. A photocopier copies a paper already printed; a printer needs a computer or phone. Countable: a printer.

Meaning

A machine that puts words and pictures from a computer onto paper.

Examples

• “The printer is out of paper.”
• “Send it to the printer in the office.”
• “This printer needs more ink.”

Good to know

a printer (machine). Verb: print. Contrast: photocopier. out of paper / ink.

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