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platens

/ˈplætnz/ /plætənz/

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noun

Platina

The part of a printing press which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression is made.

Examples :

"The printer technician adjusted the platens to ensure even pressure and a clear print on each page. "

El técnico de la impresora ajustó la platina para asegurar una presión uniforme y una impresión clara en cada página.

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noun

Rodillo

The part of a typewriter or printer on which the paper rests to receive an impression.

Examples :

"The old typewriter's platens were worn smooth, making it difficult for the letters to print clearly on the paper. "

Los rodillos de la vieja máquina de escribir estaban desgastados, lo que dificultaba que las letras se imprimieran claramente en el papel.

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noun

La mesa móvil de una cepilladora u otra máquina herramienta, sobre la que se fija la pieza y se presenta a la acción de la herramienta.

The movable table of a planer or other machine tool, on which the work is fastened, and presented to the action of the tool.

Examples :

"The metalworker carefully secured the heavy steel plate onto the platens of the milling machine before beginning the intricate cut. "

El trabajador metalúrgico aseguró cuidadosamente la pesada placa de acero en las mesas móviles de la fresadora antes de comenzar el corte intrincado.

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noun

Superficie de vidrio, cristal

The flat glass surface of a scanner or photocopier on which operators place items to be scanned.

Examples :

"Please proofread the sentence before sending it. Here's a simple sentence using "platens" correctly: "She carefully placed the old photo face down on the scanner's platens before closing the lid." "

Ella colocó cuidadosamente la foto antigua boca abajo sobre el cristal del escáner antes de cerrar la tapa.

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