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LaserJet

LaserJet

1 4.4
A series of laser printers made by Hewlett-Packard
  • proper noun
  • /ˈleɪzərˌdʒɛt/
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  • Through the use of an advanced LaserJet printer, the system enables the user to obtain a hard copy of the typed book, which is used as a reference or for the initial proofreading done by the data-entry operator.
  • HP LaserJet
  • LaserJet printer

Examples

  • The Q2612 generally works with HP LaserJet 1010, HP LaserJet 1012, HP LaserJet 1015, HP LaserJet 1020, and many others.

    Blog text (30)

  • A hard copy of the written textbook can be obtained by sending the file to the HP LaserJet printer.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Recently, I have been working on some nice old HP LaserJets to give away, such as some 4L's, a 4P, and a 6MP.

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  • HP LaserJet has a fuser (most lasers do, but HP's is consumer replaceable).

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  • Hewlett-Packard's Color LaserJet 550On produced vibrant color photos that impressed our reviewers.

  • The new LaserJet Pro M15 is the smallest printer in its category, ideal for home offices.

  • HP's LaserJet printers are renowned for their reliability and fast printing capabilities.

Synonyms

printer
vsLaserJet
80 1.0

A machine that makes text or pictures on paper from a computer

is a brand name for a specific model line rather than the general machine
laser printer
vsLaserJet
6 3.4

A machine that uses a laser to put powder on paper for clear, fast printing

is a brand name for that type made by one company

Surface Forms

LaserJet main

Morphology

LaserJet = laser + jet (opaque) = laser + jet

As a proper brand name for HP printers, the term denotes a product line and its meaning (brand identity) cannot be reliably predicted from the component words.

Etymology

LaserJet is a brand name created by the company Hewlett-Packard, often called HP, and it mixes laser, meaning 'a beam of light', with jet, meaning 'a fast stream'. That's why LaserJet is the name for HP's line of fast, clear laser printers.