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Fax buying tips how to buy smart

By Cullen, Scott
Publication: Office Solutions
Date: Saturday, November 1 2003
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Although the market for standalone fax machines is declining, don't write off the ubiquitous fax machine just yet. E-mail and high-end copier/printers with fax capability may have taken a lot of the steam

out of the standalone fax machine, but many businesses would be remiss not to have one of these handy devices in their office equipment arsenal. After all, there are still plenty of hard copy documents better suited to faxing than e-mail.

Finding an appropriate fax machine for your business shouldn't be a huge challenge and shouldn't take hours of research. Although we're not going to provide a roster of models from which to choose, we provide here some basic guidelines to help you make an informed buying decision. There are many choices, and most machines will likely serve your needs. The challenge is narrowing down those choices to ensure your fax is a good match for your business. The following tips should take some of the challenge out of making your selection.

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