printserverdevice
nounUK /ˈprɪntˌsɜːvə dɪˈvaɪs/
US /ˈprɪntˌsɜrvər dɪˈvaɪs/
A machine that helps computers send things to a printer.
The printserverdevice lets everyone in the office share one printer.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small box that connects a printer to a network so many people can use it.
We plugged the printserverdevice into the wall and the printer appeared on every laptop.
3. Software that manages printing jobs for a group of users.
The printserverdevice queues each document until the printer is ready.
4. A dedicated computer whose only job is to handle printing requests.
The old desktop in the corner acts as a printserverdevice for the whole floor.