A printer is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper, usually to standard size sheets of paper. ... The laser printer uses a laser beam reflected from a mirror to attract ink (called toner ) to selected paper areas as a sheet rolls over a drum.
A printer is an external hardware output device that takes the electronic data stored on a computer or other device and generates a hard copy of it. ... Printers are one of the most popular computer peripherals and are commonly used to print text and photos.