Fax
Alternatively known as a facsimile, telecopying, or telefacsimile, a fax is a transmission of graphics or text over the phone line. The picture shows an example of what the traditional fax machine may look like from Brother.
- Fax broadcast - Sending a single fax document to several people at once.
- Fax-on-demand - System that can be set up to request a fax using a touch tone phone. Also, known as fax retrieval.
- Fax/Modem - Communication device that allows a PC to fax documents and receive fax documents.
- Fax mode - Mode that allows faxmodem to send and receive files in a facsimile format.
- Fax server - A computer dedicated to sending and receiving faxes for a group of networked computers.
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Should "fax" be written in all uppercase?
No. Fax is an abbreviation for "facsimile" and is not an acronym. It should only be capitalized if it's the first word of a sentence. The word "fax" can also be used as an adjective, noun, or a verb.
Is a Fax machine considered an input or output device?
A fax machine can be considered both. When used to scan in a document and send it to another fax machine, it is an input device. When used to receive a fax from another user, it is considered an output device.
How is a fax sent today?
Today, most people don't have a fax machine or a landline used by a fax machine. Thankfully, there are still options for those times when you must send a fax. Visit a local print shop (e.g., FedEx Office) with fax machines and can send faxes. Alternatively, use any of the following online fax services.
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