Types of Fax Machine

The world of fax machines is full with a variety of options and brands. The main difference in a fax machine is the technology used by a specific company and the features included. On the basis of this there are a variety of fax machines which can be distinguished as below

Inkjet fax machines
Not so cheap solution the inkjet fax machines deliver relatively clear text at a low cost and make a good choice if incase you receive around 20- 30 faxes daily. The inkjet fax machine is not a cost effective solution for heave users and may prove costly in the recurring costs.

Laser fax machines
This type of fax machines are the costliest fax machines but due to the low cost on high usage prove cost-effective for heavy duty use. The laser fax machines use a laser or light emitting diode (LED) printing engine, which are indeed the same basic technology as laser printers. A toner is used by the laser fax machines which quickly produces high-quality images on plain paper. The Laser printing technology is quite reliable and it needs only few services beyond toner and paper.

Thermal transfer fax machines
The oldest of the block the thermal transfer fax machines come cheap if compared to inkjet or laser fax machines. In this fax machine thermal transfer technology uses heat to transfer ink from a ribbon onto a plain paper. Thermal transfer fax machines are quite reliable, inexpensive, and more common in the home-office market than true business fax machines. The problems generally faced with the thermal transfer fax machines is the poor print quality and consistent operational noise.