Types of Copiers

A wide variety to choose from

When Chester Carlson was tinkering with the idea of making dependable types of copying machines back in the 1930s and 40s he was only concerned with making a basic machine that could duplicate a document in black and white. Little did he know that years later his invention would lead to a wide variety of photocopiers.

After years of advancements in technology, color photocopiers, multifunction copiers, laser printer copiers, network copiers and digital copiers are all on the copier market.

A copier is an important part of the communications system in all types of business, especially in companies that have several departments or divisions because when documentation is necessary, copy machines are there to answer the call. Copiers are essential links in preparation and presentations and are also the foundation of meetings and record keeping.

There are enough types of copiers on the market today to fulfill all of your home, office and business needs. There is such an assortment of copiers available it’s often difficult to choose between them. Major electronics companies now make copiers that not only produce excellent, sharp black and white images, but true-color images as well. Color copiers are so technically advanced that many professionals use them for graphics and artwork.

Today's copiers are loaded with features including settings for speed, resolution, brightness and contrast, and size. If you need zooming capabilities, many copiers come with 25 to 400 per cent and minus 800 per cent reduction/enlargement capabilities. The type of copier that you choose will depend on your specific needs.

If you’re a business owner, you’ll probably find that it may cost up to $15,000 for a basic-function, black and white copier and quite a bit more for a color copier. Don’t forget that getting optional features adds to the price tag. If you’re only going to need black and white copies then there’s no need to buy a color copier. If you don’t have a lot of room in your office or home and also have a fax machine and/or printer you may want to buy a combination printer fax copier or a multifunction copier that also has a scanner in it.

All of these types of copiers are made by many well known office equipment photocopier brands and Guide2Copiers will explain to you the difference between these types of copiers and what specific functions they’ll bring to your business environment.