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printer

noun print·er \ˈprin-tər\

: a machine that is used for printing documents, photographs, etc.

: a person or company whose business is printing books, magazines, etc.

Full Definition of PRINTER

: one that prints: as

a : a person engaged in printing

b : a device used for printing; especially : a machine for printing from photographic negatives

c : a device (as an ink-jet printer) that produces printout

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noun print·er \ˈprin-tər\

: a person or company whose business is making copies of text and images

: a machine that produces text and images on paper

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