Synonyms for

Printers

Verb / ˈprɪntɜ:z / / ˈprɪnɜ:z / Another word for printers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Printers are machines that print text or images onto paper.

Synonyms & similar words

pressman printingmachine printer presses copiers duplicators reproducers plotters

Synonyms by register

Formal

typesetters pressmen lithographers

Informal

copiers duplicators

Literary

scribes illuminators

Antonyms

readers consumers recipients audience listeners

Common collocations

  • laser printer
  • inkjet printer
  • 3D printer
  • print shop
  • printer driver
  • printer ink
  • printer paper
  • office printer

Word family

noun printer
verb print
adjective printable

Usage note

The word 'printers' most commonly refers to machines that produce hard copies of documents. It can also refer to people who operate printing presses, though this usage is less common today.

Example sentences

  1. My printer ran out of ink.
  2. I need to fix the paper jam in my printer.
  3. The printer at the library is always busy.
  4. I'm going to print out my report on the school's printer.
  5. The new printer is so fast and efficient.

Quotes

  • The printer is the intermediary between imagination and reality. - Julian Schnabel
  • The biggest improvements come from the smallest details. The right printer, the right paper, the right ink, the right combination can make all the difference. - Ben Johnson
  • I have a printer in my head that I can't turn off. - Haruki Murakami

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