Phrase guide

thermal printer

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A printer that operates by applying heat to selected areas of specially treated paper.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computer-hardware, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

a printer that produces characters by applying heat to special paper that is sensitive to heat

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: printer, printing machine

History

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: lämpötulostin — printer that operates by applying heat
  • German: Thermodrucker — printer that operates by applying heat
  • German: Thermoprinter — printer that operates by applying heat
  • Greek: θερμικός εκτυπωτής (thermikós ektypotís) — printer that operates by applying heat
  • Hungarian: hőnyomtató — printer that operates by applying heat
  • Polish: drukarka termiczna — printer that operates by applying heat