copy machines

Document duplication devices

Copy machines are devices that reproduce documents by scanning an original and printing duplicates.

The term emerged with xerographic technology in the mid-20th century and remains common even as most machines now scan, print, and fax.

The office copy machine is always jammed when you need it most.

Also called copiers or photocopiers.

operation

toner

Imaging powder or facial astringent

staple · scan · fax · tray · output · input · sorter · finisher · warm-up · feed

technology

xerography

Dry electrostatic copying process

resolution · scanner · Ethernet · USB · wireless · touchscreen · duplex · enlargement · reduction · contrast

workplace

office supplies

Materials for desk work

paper tray · stapling · binding · booklet · collating · secretary · admin · overhead · lease · contract

output

duplicate

Exact replica of original

printout · proof · enlargement · reduction · double-sided · single-sided · black-and-white · transparency · overhead · handout

Categories
Opposites
reproduction vs. original creation

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First handwritten source texts

source materials · prototypes · autographs · one-of-a-kind items · originals

mass duplication vs. unique production

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Cutting machines for disposal

incinerators · burn bags · limited editions · erasers

mechanical reproduction vs. handcraft

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Professional document copiers

calligraphers · illuminated manuscripts · penmanship · hand lettering

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G