Laserjet

/ˈleɪzərˌdʒɛt/ noun

Definition

a type of computer printer that uses laser technology to produce high-quality text and graphics

Etymology

compound of 'laser' (1960, acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) + 'jet' (referring to inkjet printing technology), coined by Hewlett-Packard in 1984

Kelly Says

LaserJet revolutionized office printing in the 1980s by making crisp, professional documents accessible to everyone. The technology works by using a laser to create an electrostatic image on a drum that attracts toner particles!

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