line printer

/ˌlaɪn ˈprɪntər/
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Other forms: line printers

Definitions of line printer
  1. noun
    printer that serves as an output device on a computer; prints a whole line of characters at a time
    synonyms: line-at-a-time printer
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    types:
    drum printer
    a line printer in which the type is mounted on a rotating drum that contains a full character set for each printing position
    type of:
    printer, printing machine
    a machine that prints
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