How to sign “Printers” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Printers” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Pinch your dominant thumb and index finger together into a small pincer, like holding a stamp.
- Raise your non-dominant index finger upright in front of your chest, palm angled sideways.
- Tap the pinching hand once against the side of the upright finger.
- Angle the pinching hand's palm toward the finger as it taps.
- Keep your face neutral — one tap names the machine that prints.
Practice tip
Plural of “Printer” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.
Fingerspell “Printers”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.