Printers

Printers

Any term that relates to machines that can take computer text or image and transcribe it into paper form.

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Printers

A separate, standalone print spooler with its own built-in memory that connects a computer and printing hardware. The print buffer can spool print jobs, freeing up all of a computer's resources for ...

print cartridge

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The device that integrates the printhead, ink container and ink delivery systems.

print driver

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The software that enables the operating system to properly build and format commands and data bound for the printer; in effect, a print driver tells the operating system all it needs to know to ...

printhead

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In an inkjet device, the printhead contains the nozzles and electronics that control the ejection of ink drops. This electro-mechanical functionality allows the delivery of ink dots.

print quality

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A qualitative description of how pleasing printed output looks. Most printers enable the user to adjust the quality of print and the speed of printing. In general for inkjet printers, slower print ...

print resolution

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The quantity of data capable of being printed, typically measured in dots per inch (dpi). Higher resolution is one of many factors that can improve print quality.