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laser printer
noun
: a high-resolution printer for computer output that xerographically prints an image formed by a laser
Examples of laser printer in a Sentence
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Unlike many laser printers today, which ship with the toner cartridge already installed, Brother uses the old-school approach of packing the toner separately in the box and already mounted on the drum unit.
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
Anyway, here’s the best printer for 2024: a Brother laser printer.
—Nilay Patel, The Verge, 2 Apr. 2024
Here’s a breakdown of why Brother laser printers are popular and some things to consider:
Strengths of Brother Laser Printers:
Cost-effective for high volume printing: Brother laser printers are known for their lower running costs, especially for black and white printing.
—Nilay Patel, The Verge, 2 Apr. 2024
Most laser printers have a drum unit that needs to be replaced periodically.
—David English, PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
Inkjet printers also used far less power than laser printers did and were quieter.
—Phillip W. Barth, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Mar. 2024
The Xerox Palo Alto Research Center in California has spawned many pioneering computer technologies including the Alto—the first personal computer to use a graphical user interface—and the first laser printer.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Nov. 2023
Inkjet printers need replacement ink cartridges, while laser printers need replacement toner cartridges.
—Katie Melynn, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2023
Of course Kate and Paul looked in the downstairs closet—opened the door to see straw hats, out-of-season clothing, boots, and hanging jackets, an unplugged laser printer on top of a cardboard box.
—Emma Cline, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1979, in the meaning defined above
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“Laser printer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laser%20printer. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
laser printer
noun
: a high-quality computer printer that uses a laser to form the image to be printed
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