Line Printer (Noun)
Meaning
Printer that serves as an output device on a computer; prints a whole line of characters at a time.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old mainframe computer used a line printer to produce reports at incredibly high speeds.
- She had difficulty troubleshooting the problem with the line printer because it was an antique model.
- Before the widespread use of dot matrix printers, line printers were the norm in many offices.
- The accounting department relied on the high-volume line printer to churn out payroll checks every week.
- Unfortunately, the line printer was so loud that it disrupted the entire floor when in use.