| A fax machine is an excellent way to send and | | | | generated from a plain paper fax have better quality |
| receive paper documents instantly. Having a fax | | | | and last longer. |
| certainly beats any courier service when it comes to | | | | 3. Consider the memory capacity |
| transmitting documents like when you need a physical | | | | Fax machines have the capability to store messages |
| signature from someone or when an email just won't | | | | when you run out of paper, as well as storing phone |
| do. | | | | numbers you send fax messages to often. If you are |
| But with all the advancements and improvements | | | | going to use your fax to send mass messages like |
| technology has brought upon us, the regular fax | | | | press releases to a large number of people, you |
| machine has evolved into so much more. They can be | | | | should consider one with more memory to save you |
| complex devices that can fax, copy, scan, and also | | | | time in keying in phone numbers individually. |
| print. So review the following 5 tips to help you | | | | 4. Consider the print and image quality |
| determine what the best fax machine is for you: | | | | If you are going to send and/or receive fax messages |
| 1. Evaluate what features you will need. | | | | which include pictures, you might want to put serious |
| As mentioned earlier, the newer fax machines include | | | | consideration between getting a laser or an inkjet |
| a printer, a scanner, a copier, and some even have | | | | machine. They both produce great prints, and you can |
| built in answering machines. Before you buy a new | | | | verify which one gives a clearer and sharper print by |
| fax, you might want to consider having a look at your | | | | checking which one has the higher resolution in lines |
| current office equipment and see if your scanner or | | | | per inch. |
| your printer needs replacement. If so, then you can | | | | 5. The long run costs |
| save some money by buying a fax with these | | | | Another important tip to consider when purchasing a |
| particular features. | | | | fax are the costs in the long run. Consider the cost of |
| 2. How long do you intend to keep the documents you | | | | paper, the toner, as well as the ink in order to find out |
| receive? | | | | which one is the best to buy in terms of value. |
| Determining whether you need or intend to keep the | | | | One last tip that you might want to consider is to get a |
| documents you receive for a long time plays a big part | | | | service contract when you purchase a fax, especially |
| in deciding which fax you should buy. They come with | | | | if a service contract will include coverage for normal |
| either thermal paper or plain paper. The ones which | | | | wear and tear. Yes, they do go through wear and |
| use thermal paper are generally easier to work with | | | | tear, so an inexpensive service contract would be |
| not to mention that they're cheaper, but the documents | | | | beneficial. |
