printer driver
Hardware communication software
A printer driver is software that enables a computer to communicate with a printer.
The driver translates data from applications into a format the specific printer can understand, handling details like paper size, print quality, and color management.
Without the correct driver, a printer may not function or may produce garbled output: I had to download a new printer driver after updating my operating system.
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- device managerTool controlling computer components
- installPut into service
- USBDevice connection standard
- inkjetSpray-based printing method
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- Printer Termsinkjet, dot matrix, all-in-one, ink tank, cartridge
- driverstrucker, chauffeur, long haul trucker, car transporter, expediter
- printerslaser, inkjet, printhead, plotter, large format
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Machine producing paper copies
print head · toner cartridge · paper tray · printer cartridge
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