Printer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007175",
  "term": "Printer",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A machine for applying text, images, or patterns onto a substrate in an industrial setting, designed for high-volume, continuous operation and durability. Unlike office printers, industrial models are built to withstand harsh environments and print on materials like metal, plastic, textiles, or packaging using specialized inks or marking methods. Technologies include continuous inkjet (CIJ) for coding products, thermal transfer for labels, and laser marking for permanent identification on components.",
  "synonyms": [
    "imprint",
    "publisher",
    "publishing house",
    "printseller",
    "printshop",
    "printing shop",
    "printing house",
    "imprimery"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial printing",
  "see_also": [
    "3D printer",
    "band printer",
    "daisywheel printer",
    "dot matrix printer",
    "inkjet printer",
    "laser printer",
    "line printer",
    "printer-friendly",
    "printer's ream"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Drucker",
    "es": "impresor",
    "fr": "imprimeur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/printer/"
}