A printer that has capacity of format control and local processing, its control unit is a microprocessor to control the operation of printer. Therefore, the processing function of control unit is stronger than other printer controller.

• 一种具有打印格式控制和局部处理能力的印刷机或打印机,它的控制器是一台微处理机,用于控制打印机的操作。因此,其处理功能比一般的打印机控制器的能力强。