What Does TPR Stand For?

TPR stands for Teleprinter

TPR, or Teleprinter, refers to a communication device that transmits typed messages over long distances via telegraph or telephone lines. It converts keyboard inputs into encoded signals, enabling the sending and receiving of text-based information in real time. Teleprinters were widely used in industries such as journalism, telecommunications, and military communications before the rise of modern digital technologies.

Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym

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