1: Turn on the photocopier. Locate the power switch, usually on the top of the photocopier on the control panel. Pressing the “Copy” button on the control panel will usually cause the copier to “wake up”.
2: Lift the cover of the photocopier and place your document on the glass surface underneath, called the platen. At the edges of the glass you'll see guide marks that indicate where to position your document. Once the document is in place, lower the cover. If the photocopier has a document feeder instead of a cover over the platen, do not lift the document feeder off the platen. Instead place your document in the document feeder. Usually you will insert the document face up. Look at your document feeder. “Place document face up” or “Place document face down” will often be noted directly on the document feeder.
3: Select the number of copies to be made. The control panel of the photocopier will have a display that shows the number of copies that will be produced. The photocopier may have a number key pad for selecting the number of copies, or it may have arrows, or a plus and minus sign, for changing the number incrementally.
4: Select the copier's Color button or Black and White button if the photocopier is a color copier.
5: Select the appropriate size paper on the control panel.
6: Reduce or enlarge the original image, if necessary. Many photocopiers have preset buttons for 50 percent, 150 percent or 200 percent enlargements. You may need to set the reduction or enlargement percentage using a number key pad. Consult the photocopier user manual for specific instructions.
7: Set other image editing features or functions on the photocopier, if necessary. Many photocopiers will produce two-sided copies, copy two original documents on one page, collate, punch holes or staple. Consult the photocopier user manual for specific instructions on these options.
8: Press the “Copy” button, which is usually the largest button on the control panel. It may also be labeled “Start.” Often the button will be green, or have green markings. If the copier has been idle, it may take a minute or more to warm up first. Your copies will be produced.