Fax: how to send a document

 Today we will talk about how fax documents are sent using conventional or classic fax machines.


Fax is short for facsimile . From Latin means "to do the same". In fact, this is the whole essence of the work of such devices.


Sending a fax is the transmission of an image over different distances using electronic and electrical signals.


The recipient's fax looks the same as the original document. That is, all signatures, seals, drawings are displayed here. In most cases, faxes are black and white documents. Although there are color devices. This mainly concerns the use of inkjet types of fax machines.

How a fax is sent


It depends on which fax we are talking about. Indeed, in the modern world, data transmission via the Internet is mainly used. And fax is no exception. So now send a fax From Your Computer presents no difficulty. Even if you are a novice user. 


But the work of a classic fax looks different. It is about him that we will tell today.


To send a particular document, you need 3 main components:


  • fax device at the sender;

  • fax machine at the recipient;

  • sent original document.


Please note that in order to receive a document by fax, the recipient's device must have a working cartridge and paper loaded in a special compartment.


The algorithm for sending a fax according to the classical principle looks like this:


  • The document is flipped face down so that the heading of the text is at the top;

  • In this form, the document is inserted into the compartment for receiving paper for sending. Make sure the edge of your sheet lines up with the guide line in this compartment. Otherwise, the image may not be clearly transmitted;

  • Next, you need to pick up the phone and dial the number of the subscriber who acts as the recipient of the document by fax;

  • Having reached the recipient, inform about your intention to send a fax;

  • The subscriber must press the "Start" button. At the same time, you should hear a characteristic beep on the phone. This means that the connection is ready and the recipient is ready to receive the document;

  • Now from your side on the fax you need to press the "Start" button;

  • A very important point. Until the fax is completely sent, do not hang up;

  • Gradually, the sheet of the document being sent will disappear in the fax. And it will show up on the other side. If the fax cannot send multiple sheets at once, insert the next paper into the send slot only after the previous sheet has completely entered the fax.


When a fax is sent, it is enough to check with the recipient whether he received everything and whether the quality of the document meets his requirements. If the document has blurry images or part of the text is missing, this whole procedure will have to be repeated again.


As you can see, the classic fax machine is a useful device for its time. But in the modern world, sending documents is much easier and faster. And it's hard to argue with this fact.

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