legacy printer

legacy printer definition - computer

Refers to an earlier printer such as a dot matrix printer or daisy wheel printer. It may also refer to a more modern inkjet or laser printer that connects to the parallel port instead of via USB or the network. See dot matrix printer, daisy wheel and printer cable.



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