digital printer

digital printer

[′dij·əd·əl ′print·ər] (computer science) A printer that provides a permanent readable record of binary-coded decimal or other coded data in a digital form that may include some or all alphanumeric characters and special symbols along with numerals. Also known as digital recorder.

digital printer

A device that prints digital images from a computer or digital camera. All printers are technically digital printers since their input is digital. However, the term is increasingly used to refer to printers specialized for printing photos; for example, they accept memory cards directly from the digital camera. See digital lab printer.