electronic printer

[ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪk ˈprɪntər]
nounpl: electronic printers
impressora eletrônica
1. A device that produces printed output from digital data using electronic components and mechanisms
The office purchased a new electronic printer that can handle high-volume printing tasks.
O escritório comprou uma nova impressora eletrônica que consegue lidar com tarefas de impressão em alto volume.
2. Any printer that operates using electrical power and digital control systems, as opposed to mechanical or manual printing methods
Modern electronic printers use inkjet or laser technology to produce documents.
As impressoras eletrônicas modernas usam tecnologia a jato de tinta ou laser para produzir documentos.
In Brazil, 'impressora eletrônica' is the standard technical term used in business, education, and professional settings. The term evolved as digital printing technology became dominant in the late 20th century, replacing older mechanical printing methods. In casual Brazilian Portuguese, people often simply say 'impressora' without the 'eletrônica' qualifier, as most modern printers are now electronic by default.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
digital printercomputer printerautomated printerelectric printer
Antonyms / Antônimos
manual printermechanical printerhand pressprinting press

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impressora eletrônica
Most common and standard term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
impressora eletrônica / impressora
Often shortened to just 'impressora' in casual speech
São Paulo
impressora eletrônica / impressora digital
'Impressora digital' also used in business and technical contexts
Portugal
impressora eletrónica
Same meaning but uses European Portuguese spelling with 'ó'

Related Words

inkjet printerlaser printerthermal printerdocument outputprinting technologydigital printing

Related Idioms & Phrases

to send something to the electronic printer
to jam an electronic printer
to clear the print queue
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