noun
- the part of a printer that applies ink or toner to paper
Usage: computing
Examples
- The inkjet printer’s printhead was clogged and needed cleaning.
- Replace the printhead if you notice streaks in your printed documents.
- The dot-matrix printer uses a printhead with tiny pins to create characters.
- Modern laser printers don’t have a traditional printhead like older models.
- The printhead alignment was off, causing blurry text output.
- She ordered a new printhead for her aging inkjet printer.