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platens

/ˈplætnz/ /plætənz/

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noun

Platen

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. "

Le technicien de l'imprimante a ajusté les platens pour assurer une pression uniforme et une impression claire sur chaque page.

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noun

Cylindre

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. "

Le cylindre de la vieille machine à écrire était usé, ce qui rendait difficile l'impression claire des lettres sur le papier.

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noun

La table mobile d'une raboteuse ou d'une autre machine-outil, sur laquelle la pièce est fixée et présentée à l'action de l'outil.

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. "

Le métallurgiste a soigneusement fixé la lourde plaque d'acier sur les tables mobiles de la fraiseuse avant de commencer la coupe complexe.

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noun

Plateau de numérisation, vitre

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." "

Elle a soigneusement placé la vieille photo face contre le plateau de numérisation du scanner avant de fermer le couvercle.

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