In screen printing, the edge of the squeegee that contacts the screen fabric. A typical footprint is only several mils. thick, depending on the shape of the squeegee blade.
In computers, the term footprint refers to the base dimensions of a computer monitor.
The term footprint also refers to the amount of space a device (such as a computer or peripheral) occupies on a desk or other work surface.
In telecommunications, the term footprint also refers to the geographic area covered by a satellite transmission.