printer control unit
nounUK /ˈprɪntə kənˈtrəʊl ˈjuːnɪt/
US /ˈprɪntər kənˈtroʊl ˈjuːnɪt/
A small computer part that tells a printer what to do.
The printer control unit made the printer print the picture perfectly.
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2. The electronic circuit board inside a printer that manages printing tasks.
The technician replaced the printer control unit to fix the paper jam errors.
3. A hardware component that translates computer data into signals the printer can use.
The printer control unit converts the document into a format the printer understands.
4. A module in a printing system that coordinates motor movement and ink delivery.
The printer control unit synchronized the rollers and the print head.