Copy Machine History

We may have “Copier” in our name but we’ve come a long way! As we wrap up our 25th anniversary this year, let’s take a look back at the start of our humble beginnings.

Ever wondered how copy machines became copy machines. Well Ehow.com has produced an article showing how copy machines came about. A small portion of the article is below.

“Although printing has been in existence in one form or another for centuries, it wasn’t until the 1930s that the idea of the photoelectric process for placing images on paper was finally developed. The dry ink model of copy machines revolutionized society, creating a new industry and allowing the world to operate more efficiently and with greater flexibility. The copy machine of the 21st century is a multifunction machine with new capabilities being added indefinitely.”

To read the full article click here.

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