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It is a process which makes paper copies of documents and other visual images quickly and cheaply. It had been introduced by Xerox in the 60's and within a span of 20 years it replaced copies made by mimeograph machines, carbon copy and other duplicating machines. The success of photocopying has prevented the development of the paperless office which was heralded early in the digital revolution.
It is widely used in business, government and education. Predictions are afloat that photocopiers would eventually become mooted as information workers continue to increase their digital document creation and distribution and are relying less on distributing actual pieces of paper.
They are more convenient than computers. During the recent years, high end copiers have implemented digital technology, with the copier effectively consisting of an integrated scanner and laser printer. The design ensures automatic image quality enhancement and the ability to build jobs or scan page images independently of the process of printing them.
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