What Are the Disadvantages of Using a Fax Machine?
Sending a fax can be costly. fax image by Attila Toro from Fotolia.com Fax machines can be useful for transmitting hard copies of important documents over the telephone line. Faxing has greatly reduced the time needed to physically get a document from one place to another. But there are several disadvantages. Costly A fax machine can be expensive. While the initial purchase price is not necessarily high—prices can range from $30 to well over $100 for machines with advanced features—you will need to purchase paper and ink regularly. Sending a fax also costs money. Regular phone charges apply, and a large fax may increase the bill. The costs become even higher if one needs to fax something long distance or internationally. Also, the fax machine needs to be on always in order to receive faxes, so that could result in higher electricity costs. Bulky Single-Purpose Machines Another disadvantage of the fax machine is that it is rather bulky and requires its own space, which can add clutt
