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printer

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈpɹɪnɝ// UK //pɹˈɪntɐ// print·er General-service

n. a machine that puts text or images from a computer onto paper. You use it when you need a physical copy of a document.

n. a peripheral device that produces a physical representation of documents or images on paper. It may also refer to a person or business whose trade is the production of books or periodicals.


SIMPLE

The printer is out of paper again.

CONTEXTUAL

I need to connect my laptop to the office printer to get these contracts ready for the meeting.

COMPLEX

Modern laser printers use a dry powder called toner to produce high-quality text and graphics at significantly higher speeds than traditional inkjet models.

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Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'connect to', 'install', or 'jam'.

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