|

duplicator

DEFINITIONS OF: duplicator

1

n apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material

Synonyms:
copier
Types:
show 7 types...
hide 7 types...
facsimile, facsimile machine, fax
duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio
hectograph, heliotype
duplicator consisting of a gelatin plate from which ink can be taken to make a copy
lithograph, lithograph machine
duplicator that prints by lithography; a flat surface (of stone or metal) is treated to absorb or repel ink in the desired pattern
Roneo, Roneograph, mimeo, mimeograph, mimeograph machine
a rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo)
photocopier
a copier that uses photographic methods of making copies
Photostat, Photostat machine
a duplicating machine that makes quick positive or negative copies directly on the surface of prepared paper
Xerox, Xerox machine, xerographic copier
a duplicator (trade mark Xerox) that copies graphic matter by the action of light on an electrically charged photoconductive insulating surface in which the latent image is developed with a resinous powder
Type of:
apparatus, setup
equipment designed to serve a specific function
WORD FAMILY
USAGE EXAMPLES