printhead

American

[print-hed] / ˈprɪntˌhɛd /

Or print head

noun

Computers.

the printing element, as a daisy wheel or thimble, on a computer printer.

printhead British

/ ˈprɪntˌhɛd /

noun

computing a component in a printer that forms a printed character

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Etymology

Origin of printhead

print + head

Example Sentences

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He found work at a nearby Hewlett-Packard campus, helping design the printhead that transfers ink to the page on inkjet printers.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2023

The researchers found cells stuck inside the printer near the nozzles and on the printhead that accounted for much of the loss and believe that modifying the process should get these through.

From Forbes • Dec. 18, 2013

The printhead doesn’t move, which will make the printer last longer and require less maintenance.

From Inc • Feb. 15, 2013

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