--- title: The Definition of a Copier [In Under 100 Words] description: Learn the definition of a Copier in less than 100 words. image: https://www.ais-now.com/hubfs/100WordsDef-D1.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.ais-now.com/blog/the-definition-of-a-copier-in-under-100-words#maincontent) [«  View All Posts](https://www.ais-now.com/learning-center) # The Definition of a Copier [In Under 100 Words] August 20th, 2018 | 1 min. read By [Keven Ellison](https://www.ais-now.com/blog/author/keven-ellison) ![The Definition of a Copier [in under 100 words]](https://www.ais-now.com/hubfs/100WordsDef-D1.jpg) ## The Definition of a Copier [In Under 100 Words] An office copier (also known as a copier, copy machine, photocopier, multi-function printer, or MFP) is electronic hardware designed to duplicate, scan, print, or fax paper. Copiers typically use laser printing technology with a drum and toner, but some devices may use ink-jet technology.   The original copier design is based on the invention of xerography and made copying and distributing documents quick, cheap, and efficient. Today, office copiers can be found in almost every business and are relied upon as the hub for printing and sending communications. 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He’s the architect behind PromptMaster XL, a proprietary framework for sales, marketing, and content optimization using advanced LLMs like ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, and Claude. Whether he’s aligning sales and marketing, training teams on AI adoption, or auditing lead gen systems with diagnostic prompt workflows, Keven brings a no-fluff, results-first mindset to every project. Keven serves on the Board of Directors for United States Diving and Ad Fontes Media. Outside of work, you’ll find him hacking life through golf, workouts, tech experiments, and nonstop learning. 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