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imprinter

1 6.7

A person or machine that presses marks onto a surface

noun
/ɪmˈprɪntər/

: imprenta

An imprinter can be used to mark products for branding.

Examples

The credit card imprinter left a clear impression of the card details on the receipt.
The old credit card imprinter made a carbon copy of each transaction for the store's records.
Before digital systems, hotels often used an imprinter to process guests' credit cards at check-in.
The technician repaired the imprinter so it could stamp serial numbers onto the metal plates again.
The imprinter created beautiful designs on the fabric.
The imprinter can quickly stamp labels onto packages for shipping.
He used the imprinter to add his signature to the official document.

Synonyms

stamp

vsimprinter

36 1.5

A tool that makes a mark or design by pressing into a surface

is the broader idea for any person or machine making such marks

engraver

vsimprinter

4 5.3

A person who cuts designs or words into metal, wood and glass

is the broader term for marking surfaces, not limited to carving or cutting

setter

vsimprinter

Archaic

4 7.2

A person who arranges letters and text to make pages for printing

is the general notion of making marks, not focused on preparing printed text

rubber stamp

vsimprinter

1 3.5

A hand tool with a rubber surface that makes a mark when pressed on an ink pad

is the general term for making marks by people or machines

stamper

vsimprinter

Specialized

1 7.3

A machine that presses shapes or patterns into materials like metal

is the general term for making marks by people or machines

etcher

vsimprinter

1 7.1

A person who uses acid to make designs on metal plates

is the wider concept of making marks, not specific to chemical cutting methods

labeler

vsimprinter

1 2.7

A person or machine that puts tags on products

is the broader term for making marks, not specifically placing labels on items

stamping machine

vsimprinter

Specialized

1 4.2

A machine that presses material like metal to make shapes or marks

is the general name for making marks or designs by people or machines

letterer

vsimprinter

Specialized

1 7.3

A person who writes or paints words on signs and art

is the general action of making marks, not focused on hand painted letters or art

lithographer

vsimprinter

Specialized

1 8.2

A person who makes prints using a flat stone or metal plate

is the general notion of marking surfaces, not restricted to this printing process

embosser

vsimprinter

Specialized

5.8

A tool that makes raised designs and letters on paper

is the general concept covering all marking methods, not only raised ones

brander

vsimprinter

8.7

A person or tool that uses a hot iron to mark animals to show who owns them

is the general term for making marks that covers many methods, not only burning

photoengraver

vsimprinter

Archaic

8.5

A person or machine that makes metal plates for printing from photos

is the broader name for making marks, not only plate preparation techniques

inker

vsimprinter

Specialized

6.0

A machine part that puts ink on paper or other material

is the general term for marking that covers many methods beyond ink application

inkslinger

vsimprinter

Archaic

8.8

A person who runs a printing press to put ink on paper

is the general idea of making marks, not limited to ink printing jobs

How Advanced

contactless

1 3.7

smart card

Specialized

3 3.7

swiper

Specialized

1 4.9

imprinter

1 6.7

Surface Forms

imprinter singular

imprinters plural

Morphology

imprinter = imprint (transparent) = im + print + er

The word 'imprinter' is transparently derived from 'imprint' by adding the agentive suffix '-er'.

Etymology

Imprinter comes from imprint (to 'press' a mark into something) plus the ending -er, which means 'one who does', so an imprinter is literally a person or machine that presses or stamps information or designs onto a surface.