platen
/ˈplætən/
noun
- The flat plate in a printing press that presses the paper against the inked type.
- The printer carefully adjusted the platen to ensure even pressure on the page.
- He cleaned the platen before starting the print run to avoid smudges.
- Old letterpress machines use a heavy metal platen to transfer ink to paper.
- The roller in a typewriter or printer that holds the paper and moves it into position.
- The printer's platen was worn out, causing the paper to feed unevenly.
- He replaced the rubber platen on his vintage typewriter to restore its function.
- She turned the platen knob to advance the paper to the next line.
- A flat plate in a machine that presses against something, such as in a laminator or embosser.
- The technician checked the platen alignment to prevent uneven pressing.
- The laminator's heated platen bonded the plastic film to the document.
- In the embossing machine, the platen stamps the design into the leather.