line printer
NounSynonyms:
line-at-a-time printer
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Noun (1)
- printer that serves as an output device on a computer; prints a whole line of characters at a timeSynonyms: line-at-a-time printerType of printer, printing machineKinds drum printer
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line printer
<printer> A printer that prints one entire line at a time. Print quality is low compared with a laser printer. Line printers typically use sprocket feed and wide fanfold paper.
Line printer speed is usually measured in lines per minute (lpm). 1200 lpm is a good rate for a line printer like a 3205 m5. 66 lines per page is typical, giving 18 pages per minute (ppm). This assumes all upper case, if a mixed case print train is used, throughput is halved. By comparison, a fast laser printer can output 100+ ppm
(1999-01-13)