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thermal printer
noun
:a dot matrix printer (as for a computer) in which heat is applied to the pins of the matrix to form dots on usually heat-sensitive paper
Examples ofthermal printer in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebMulti-platform Compatibility The latestthermal printerfrom Munbyn smashes the $100 price barrier.—
Mark Sparrow,Forbes.com, 15 May 2025Becausethermal printersdon't use ink, their running cost is based entirely on the paper.—PC Magazine, 10 May 2025The terminal printer works with standardthermal printerpaper so replacing a roll isn’t a big deal.—Lauren Breedlove,Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023Their assignment: create an electronic calculator, with a built-inthermal printerand rechargeable battery, that would fit in the palm of a hand.—James R. Hagerty,WSJ, 7 Mar. 2019
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Mark Sparrow,Forbes.com, 15 May 2025Becausethermal printersdon't use ink, their running cost is based entirely on the paper.—PC Magazine, 10 May 2025The terminal printer works with standardthermal printerpaper so replacing a roll isn’t a big deal.—Lauren Breedlove,Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023Their assignment: create an electronic calculator, with a built-inthermal printerand rechargeable battery, that would fit in the palm of a hand.—James R. Hagerty,WSJ, 7 Mar. 2019Word History
First Known Use
1966, in the meaning definedabove
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“Thermal printer.”Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermal%20printer. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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