Do you still use a fax machine?

[NickPlatten]

Hi all, first post here.

I have a dilemma, do I choose one of those internet fax to email services or get a proper fax machine or do I need a fax altogether?

Which then begs the question, do still use fax's?

Kind regards to all
Nick

[1clickprint.com]

I tried using efax for a while and found it to be a pain. I have since swapped over to a fax machine and have to say although I don’t use it often it’s certainly easier. You can get a HP Officejet J3680Printer, Scanner, Copier with Fax for about £50.

[Jeewhizz]

Useful guide here: http://www.bitterwallet.com/online-f...ef-guide/10494

[Paul Norman]

I do not use a fax. The only problem that gives is with a tiny number of instances, such as the tax office, who do not seem to have email facilities - or to be more correct, will not tax emailed docs. So they have to wait while I post them.

Otherwise, it would be just another piece of kit cluttering the place up.

[LOS Design UK]

eFax all the way. Once you use it once you will never go back.

Cheap and easy.

[National Office Week]

Hi,

We have both options available to us in our office (just in case one of them isn't working!).

Our website also has a useful article about what to consider:

Before Buying A Fax Machine

Must admit though we tend to scan and email more nowadays than fax, but they are still essential for many companies.

Hope this helps!
Kim

[mattridler]

I have been using myFax.com at work for about a year very good service, and you get a free fax number. Also only £5 per month. Easy to link with databases and outlook.

[NickPlatten]

Thanks for the input guys! I think I will look at the internet solutions. I don't expect to be doing very much faxing.

On a parallel (and contradictory) thought... Has anyone tried "fax-marketing" to their local business prospects?

I ask as one of my clients regularly get fax-sales letters and they tend to get looked at. Don't know if they respond to them but was just wondering if it was a viable method for advertising your services?

Kind regards to all
Nick

[Johnny Debt]

I actually send faxes through my PC using the Windows XP built in programme.

Then to receive faxes I am with a company called Faxtastic and this is received via my eMail account.

[KrissBlack]

cool! this is so good.. haven't had the chance to try on these stuffs yet.. well, maybe i did missed a lot already.. or maybe not? hehe.. i just think that fax machines are still essential (which obviously still works for some though)... hehe.