What is a blueprint copier?
A blueprint copier is a copier that takes on the really large jobs regular copiers cannot, such as blueprints. A blueprint copier can be used to expose pin graphics and to draft overlays. It can also be used for light sensitive screens, film negatives or positives, and sepia prints. A blueprint copier uses a vacuum system to ensure full contact with the item being copied. This is important because it can be difficult to keep larger copies still as they feed through the blueprint copier. If the original does not stay still, the copy will be blurred. It is also possible to acquire a blueprint copier that doubles as a light table and has a preview top. A blueprint copier can also sit on a self-contained stand. This type of blueprint copier is made only for exposing media and requires a separate developing system. A blueprint copier handles a wide range of light-sensitive materials. Therefore, there are several different types of blueprint copiers, with most using eighteen fluorescent lamp
