Dictionary of Business Terms: inkjet printer
inkjet printer
printer that forms characters by firing tiny dots of ink at the paper. For many applications, it is an acceptable alternative to the much more expensive laser printer.
Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms: inkjet printer
inkjet printer
a printer that forms characters by shooting tiny droplets of ink at the paper.Advantages include speed, high resolution, and quiet operation.An ink jet printer is often an economical alternative to a laser printer; in black and white, the image quality is comparable, but printing is slower. Some color inkjet printers can print photo-quality pictures on special plastic-coated glossy paper; with ordinary paper, the picture quality is lower. Contrast laser printer.