copier

/ˈkɑpiər/

/ˈkɒpiə/

Other forms: copiers

Definitions of copier

1. noun

   apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material
   synonyms: duplicator

   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