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Fax machines send and receive information using a telephone line.

Digital fax transmission and reception, using a scanner and printer connected by modem to the public switched telephone network.

The telephotography machine, an early analog fax machine introduced in 1924.

The digital Group 3 fax machine, introduced in 1980.

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Also Known As	telefax • facsimile

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Fax machines send and receive information using a telephone line.

Digital fax transmission and reception, using a scanner and printer connected by modem to the public switched telephone network.

The telephotography machine, an early analog fax machine introduced in 1924.

The digital Group 3 fax machine, introduced in 1980.

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