band printer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of impact line printer in which a metal band, etched with character shapes and timing marks, moves horizontally across the print area, allowing hammers to strike and transfer characters from the band through a ribbon onto paper.

Word forms

band printer band printers

Synonyms

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