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Definition of printhead

printhead

/ˈprɪnt.hɛd/
print · head
Plural:printheads
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printhead Lexical Profile

printhead Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The component in a computer printer that moves across the paper to deposit ink, apply heat, or strike an inked ribbon in order to form text and images.

Example

"The technician ran a cleaning cycle because dried ink had clogged the nozzles on the printhead."

2

The heated nozzle assembly on a 3D printer that melts and extrudes filament or other material layer by layer onto the build platform.

Example

"We calibrated the height of the printhead to ensure the first layer of melted plastic adhered evenly to the glass bed."

• Nearby Words

print
printable
printer
printhead
printing
printmaker
printmaking

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Printhead. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/printhead
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