der Drucker
Translation
printer (machine), printer (person)
Examples
Der Drucker hat kein Papier mehr.
The printer is out of paper.
Der Drucker hat den Auftrag fertiggestellt.
The printer (person) has finished the job.
Grammar Patterns
et4 auf dem Drucker ausdrucken to print sth. on the printer I need to print the document on the printer.
Similar Words
der Kopierer (copier)
Etymology
From 'drucken' (to print) + the suffix '-er' (denoting an agent or device).
Memory Tips
The '-er' ending can refer to a person (like Lehrer) or a machine (like Staubsauger). Context is key.