printer
UK: ˈprɪntə | US: ˈprɪntər
n. a machine or device that produces text or graphics on paper or other media
n. a person or company engaged in printing, especially commercially
The word "printer" combines the verb "print," derived from Old French preinte (impression) and Latin premere (to press), with the agentive suffix "-er," indicating a person or device that performs the action. Originally referring to individuals who operated printing presses (15th century), the term later expanded to include mechanical devices (19th century onward). The morphemes reflect a clear functional evolution from human labor to mechanized output.
The printer jammed while producing the final copies of the report.
She works as a printer at a local publishing house.
Modern laser printers offer high-resolution output for professional documents.
The 3D printer created a prototype of the design overnight.
Gutenberg’s invention of the movable-type printer revolutionized information dissemination.