For questions 1-7, read the following text and then choose from the list A-J the best phrase given below to fill each of the spaces. Each correct phrase may be used only once. Some of the suggested answers do not fit at all.
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Already in existence before the computer revolution,
the photocopier is regarded as rather old-fashioned.
Its basic function can now be done by a fax machine
or a combination of scanner and printer,
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_____ but fax machines take just one page at a time
and the scanner-printer combination can be time-consuming.There are two main types of photocopier, analogue and digital. An analogue copier works by shining light on to an original document, reflecting its pattern on to a photosensitive printing drum. This charges the drum, attracting ink, (2) _____ which is then transferred to the copy paper .
Analogue copiers offer the best value for money for simple copying operations.
With a digital copier, the original pattern is changed into a digital signal by optical sensors.
This signal controls a laser (3) _____ which shines on the drum ,
attracting ink in the same way as the analogue copier. Large digital copiers reduce paper jams
(4) _____ because each page need to be scanned only once .Colour copiers do not cost much more than monochrome, (5) _____ but buyers should check print quality on the cheaper models .
The best models can make eight-and-a-half copies a minute in colour and can also act as a printer and scanner.
The big stores usually have a good range of copiers in stock at reasonable prices,
(6) _____ but a local supplier may offer better advice .
If you go to one, however, it make sense to check the supplier's service
(7) _____ because copiers need more looking after than other office machines .
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