laser printer

noun

: a high-resolution printer for computer output that xerographically prints an image formed by a laser

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Although comparably speedy laser printers were developed in the 1970s, the company continued selling 1403s into the early 1980s and delivered over 23,000 of them to customers in the United States. IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2017 What to look for in a quality laser printer Print speed Keep in mind that color laser printer devices tend to be slower. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025 Skin tones looked natural, which isn’t always true with color laser printers. David English, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025 Why Are Laser Printers More Expensive Than Inkjet Printers? Oftentimes, the cost per page of a laser printer is less than that of an inkjet printer, saving you money in the long run. PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for laser printer

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1979, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of laser printer was in 1979

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“Laser printer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laser%20printer. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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laser printer

noun
: a high-quality computer printer that uses a laser to form the image to be printed

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