A how-to guide Copiers, now ubiquitous in the office place, range from simple desktop models costing hundreds of dollars to behemoths costing many thousands.
Copiers are either analog or digital.
Analog copiers use older technology, involving a picture-taking process. Generally, they are a bit less expensive than digital copiers. As the latter terms suggest, they are generally able to print and fax as well as copy. Another key aspect of copiers is color. Machines that can copy in color use either ink-jet or digital laser technology.