No. Sometimes, printers can act as copying machines or vice versa, however, many simpler printers do not have scanners and therefore can not act as a copying machine. Copying machines can do many of the same things printers can, so essentially, it is similar but not the same.
The Brother DCP-7065 and Brother DCP 7060D both offer laser printers that have multiple function including a copier. Alternatively the Panasonic KX-FLM651 offers copier and laser printer features.
all in one printer, which has scanner, printer, copier, and fax
A digital copier scans a document into a digital image, processes it inside the machine, then prints that image using a built-in printer (usually laser). It basically works like a scanner + computer + printer combined into one.
You can buy a good printer, scanner, and copier for less than one hundred dollars. You can even upgrade with a fax machine for a little more. You can try walmart.com and they will show you a variety of items.
A printer, scanner and copier are classed as peripheral devices. Like the monitor, keyboard and mouse, they are not part of the main computer system, being devices attached by cable or wi-fi to the computer's motherboard and system from the outside.
A printer-copier-scanner combination, also known as an all in one printers, are definitely a good investment. The best selling all in one printer on BestBuy.com is $260. However, the best selling printer on the same website is $80, the best selling scanner is $70, and while there doesn't seem to be a copier on the BestBuy website, if it is about $110 (since the $70 scanner + $80 printer = $150, and $260 - $150 is $110), then it is immediately a good investment. Given the prices of the printer and scanner, a comparable copier would be about $110. However, if you also factor in the convenience of having an all in one, as well as how much desk space you would be saving, an all in one printer is probably the way to go. Printer-copier-scanners are a great investment. Because they are an all-in-one, they don't usually take up as much space as 3 individual units. Dell makes some great all-in-ones under $200.
A copier is neither an input device nor an output device because it need not be connected to a computer and usually is not. A Printer, which may also be used as a copier, is an output peripheral device. A Scanner, which feeds data to a computer, is an input peripheral device. Modern digital copiers use scanners as their "front ends". The scanner is then an input device to a copier.
According to Hewlett-Packard, the C3180 ink cartridges fit in the Photosmart all-in-one printer (a copier, scanner, and printer). HP and Amazon both sell this printer.
HP Photosmart Premium Wireless Printer/ Copier/ Scanner/ Fax can also be used as a telephone because of Bluetooth capability which provide wire-free performance (requires adapter, not included
A typical all-in-one printer from Inkjet includes a printer, a copier, a scanner and sometimes a scanner depending on the model. They can be purchased from any reputable office supply store.
You can purchase a Savin copier that also functions as fax as well as a printer and scanner. Its called a multifunction machine.
Yes, according to http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_the_Sharp_AL1530CS_copier_printer_scanner_compatible_with_Vista