copier

Definitions of copier

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

synonyms: duplicator

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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

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apparatus, setup
equipment designed to serve a specific function

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