Platen (noun)

A flat surface or plate, usually used as a support or pressure surface in machines or devices such as printing presses or typewriters.

Origin:

Derived from the dutch word "platte" meaning "plate", platen refers to a flat surface or plate, usually used as a support or pressure surface in machines or devices such as printing presses or typewriters.

Examples:

1. The platen is the flat surface that the paper is pressed against during printing.
2. The platen of the typewriter moved up and down to strike the ribbon.
3. The platen was adjusted to make sure that the paper was properly aligned.
4. The platen was worn out and needed to be replaced.
5. The platen was heated to make sure that the ink was properly transferred.