copier

Document reproduction machine

A copier is a machine that makes copies of documents, short for photocopier.

The word also means someone who copies—either neutrally a fast copier of notes or negatively, implying imitation without originality: He's just a copier, not a real artist.

machine

xerox

Duplicate via machine

  • scannerDevice that reads data
  • faxPhone-line document transfer
  • tonerImaging powder or facial astringent

cartridge · paper · jam · collate · staple · sorter · inkjet · multifunction · duplex · printout

technology

xerography

Dry electrostatic copying process

digital · laser · inkjet · scanning · networking · ethernet · wireless · driver · software · connectivity

duplicate

reproduction

Copying or procreation

  • facsimileExact reproduction of original
  • replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
  • cloneGenetically identical organism

reprint · double · carbon · ditto · counterpart · mirror · twin · match · knockoff · forgery

imitator

mimic

One who copies others

plagiarist · forger · counterfeiter · pretender · follower · echo

document

printout

Physical copy from device

  • handoutFree distribution to recipients
  • memoBrief internal message
  • formShape or document

invoice · contract · leaflet · brochure · pamphlet · flyer · report · worksheet · manuscript · letter

Categories
Opposites
originality/creation

copieroriginal

First or inventive

originator · creator · inventor · innovator · author

creative agency (person sense)

copierinnovator

Creator of new methods

creator · originator · original thinker · trailblazer · pioneer

Phrases
Family

copied, copies, copiers, photocopier, photocopies, photocopiers, copiable

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G