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The Definition of a Photocopier [In Under 100 Words]

August 22nd, 2018 | 1 min. read

By Keven Ellison

Definition of a Photocopier in Under 100 Words

Definition of a Photocopier in Under 100 Words

A photocopier, also known as a copier, office copier, copy machine, and multi-function printer (MFP), is a piece of office equipment that duplicates, scans, prints, faxes and makes paper copies of documents.

It is an early describing the original business machine that uses a technology called xerography.

In plain terms, a photocopier creates an electrostatic charge on a drum (light-sensitive photoreceptor), transfers toner (primary colors or black), then fuses it to the paper, using heat, pressure, or both.

Photocopiers can be found in most businesses to manage paper flow, or to create and distribute electronic documents.

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Keven Ellison

Over the last 20+ years, Keven has had a passion in all areas of traditional and digital marketing. His main focus is how the consumer or decision makers see brands in order to develop successful programs to meet them on their turf. Prior to AIS, Keven has held senior marketing and communication posts in Financial Services, Technology, Communications, Biotech, and Lead Generation industries from start-ups to privately held and public companies. Today, he’s building a team to support the growth of AIS to become a leading brand in office technology. When not working, Keven can be found hacking his house, life, and those around him to make everything around him a better world. He volunteers his time as a Board Member for United States Diving and Ad Fontes Media.