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Printer (computing)
Computer peripheral that prints text or graphics / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In computing, a printer is a peripheral machine which makes a durable representation of graphics or text, usually on paper.[1] While most output is human-readable, bar code printers are an example of an expanded use for printers.[2] Different types of printers include 3D printers, inkjet printers, laser printers, and thermal printers.[3]
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