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Fax machines

Terms that relate to machines that are able to send and receive scanned documents by use of a phone line.

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remote activation

Office equipment; Fax machines

Enables you to transfer a fax call from any extension phone when it isn't connected directly to the machine.

speed-dial

Office equipment; Fax machines

Numbers that are programmed into the fax machine, which you can then access quickly and easily. You usually put the numbers you most commonly call in a speed-dial.

remote access code

Office equipment; Fax machines

The code that lets you activate your unit from another phone.

resolution

Office equipment; Fax machines

Represents the number of lines per inch, vertically and horizontally. Most resolution settings on a fax machine are either fine, super fine, photo or standard.

scanning

Office equipment; Fax machines

The process where the original document is converted into an electronic image.

thermal transfer

Office equipment; Fax machines

A printing method in which heat transfers carbon ink from a ribbon to plain paper.

transmission

Office equipment; Fax machines

This refers to the actual process of sending (faxing) documents over the phone lines from your machine to the receiving fax machine.

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