Reprographics

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Reprographics

• In offices many different types of documents have
  to be copied
• This is called REPROGRAPHICS

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Reprographics Features

• In trays for photocopying
• Photocopier for long runs
• Colour photocopier for short runs
• Reprographics assistant makes copies of booklets
  etc

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Types of Reprographic Equipment

• Photocopier
• Document Loader
• Sorter
• Paper Trays
• Functions Keys
• Most firms have at least one photocopier
• Available in a variety of sizes also in colour

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Features Of A Photocopier

• Provides exact copy of a document
• Copies are produced quickly
• Copies can be made onto card, paper, OHP
  transparencies
• Documents can be fed in quickly

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Features Of A Photocopier cont.

• Copies can be made in various sizes A4, A3
• Copies can be made back-to-back
• Documents can be collated
• Original can be enlarged/reduced

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Features Of A Photocopier cont.

• Some photocopiers can staple documents
• Can be adjusted for light/dark copies
• Can produce colour copies using a colour copier
• Some photocopiers require an ID code before use

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Type of Printers Available
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Ink Jet Printers

• Text and graphics can be printed
• Different paper sizes can be used
• Relatively portable
• Colour ink jets are available
• Can print envelopes, labels and OHP transparancies

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Advantages Disadvantages

• Advantages
• High Print quality
• Quiet in use
• Relatively inexpensive to buy and use

• Disadvantages
• Relatively slow
• Suitable for short runs only
• Only advanced models can produce high quality DTP
  work

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Laser Printer

• Text and graphics can be printed
• Different paper sizes can be used A4, A5
• Colour laser printers are available
• Can print envelopes, labels and OHP tranparencies

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Advantages and Disadvantages

• Advantages
• Excellent print quality
• Quiet in use
• Printing is relatively quick

• Disadvantages
• Relatively expensive to buy
• Costs may be high eg Toner cartridges can be
  expensive

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Other Machines used in the Reprographics
Department
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Binder

• A binder is a machine which holds the pages of a
  book together
• A Comb Binder puts a plastic spine on the book
• A Thermal Binder uses heat to fasten an adhesive
  spine to the book

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Laminator

• A machine used to heat seal documents inside a
  plastic coating
• Useful for producing posters, Staff IDs

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Scanner

• A scanner produces an exact copy of a document or
  graphic for storage on a computer
• 2 types Hand Held and a Flatbed (see right)
  Scanner

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What Equipment Is Needed For Tasks
Equipment Required
Task
Produce Copy Of Handwritten Document
Photocopier
Photocopier
Produce Copies Of Handwritten Document
Photocopier/Ink Jet Printer/Laser Printer
Produce Copy Of Word Processed Document
Photocopier/Laser Printer
Produce Multiple Copies Of WP Document
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What Equipment Is Needed For Tasks cont.
Photocopier/Ink Jet Printer/Laser
Printer/Binder/Laminator
Produce Booklet Containing Text Only
Colour Photocopier/Ink Jet Printer/Laser
Printer/Laminator/Scanner/Binder
Produce Booklet Containing Text And Graphics
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What Staff Training Is Required

• How to use the different equipment
• How to carry out routine tasks eg changing toners
• Health and Safety issues to do with equipment