What is the one pass printer?

A one-pass printer is a type of printing device that can produce a complete printed page in a single pass of the printhead across the paper. In traditional printing methods, such as inkjet or laser printing, the printhead or laser scans back and forth across the paper multiple times to build up the image or text. However, in a one-pass printer, the technology is designed to apply all the necessary colors or components to the page in just one pass, which can significantly increase the printing speed compared to multi-pass printers.

One-pass printing technology is often used in high-speed commercial printing, label printing, and other applications where rapid printing is essential. It's worth noting that the term "one-pass printer" might not be an official industry term but is rather a descriptive way to refer to printers with such a capability.