inkjet printer

[ˈɪŋkdʒɛt ˈprɪntər]
nounpl: inkjet printers
impressora a jato de tinta
1. A printing device that sprays tiny droplets of ink onto paper to produce text and images
The inkjet printer produces high-quality color prints for my home office.
A impressora a jato de tinta produz impressões coloridas de alta qualidade para meu escritório em casa.
2. A relatively affordable and widely used type of printer suitable for personal and small business use
Most home users prefer inkjet printers because they are inexpensive and versatile.
A maioria dos usuários domésticos prefere impressoras a jato de tinta porque são baratas e versáteis.
Inkjet printers became the standard household printer in both Brazil and the USA during the 2000s due to their affordability and color printing capabilities. In Brazil, they remain popular for home and small office use, though laser printers are increasingly preferred for high-volume professional environments. The term is widely understood across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ink printerspray printerthermal inkjet printerpiezoelectric printer
Antonyms / Antônimos
laser printerdot matrix printerthermal printer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impressora a jato de tinta
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
impressora jato de tinta
Slightly more informal, omitting the article 'a'
Rio de Janeiro
impressora a jato de tinta
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
impressora de jacto de tinta
European Portuguese uses 'jacto' instead of 'jato'

Related Words

ink cartridgeprint headprinter resolutionprinting speedcolor printingdocument scanner

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of ink
paper jam
print quality
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