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copier

/ˈkɑpiər/
/ˈkɒpiə/
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Other forms: copiers

Definitions of copier
  1. noun
    apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material
    synonyms: duplicator
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    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
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