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   Fax (short for facsimile), sometimes called telecopying or telefax (short for telefacsimile), is the telephonic transmission of scanned printed material (both text and images), normally to a telephone number connected to a printer or other output device. The original document is scanned with a fax machine (or a telecopier), which processes the ...

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   Sep 25, 2019 · CEEFAX was the world’s first text information service which started in 1974. It was joined by Independent Television’s Oracle (later renamed Teletext) in the early 1980s. Both services depended...

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   Fax (short for facsimile), or telecopying, is the transmission of scanned printed material (both text and images), to a telephone number connected to a printer or other output device.

4. www.britannica.com › technology › telexTelex | History, Advantages & Disadvantages | Britannica

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   Telex, international message-transfer service consisting of a network of teleprinters connected by a system of switched exchanges. Subscribers to a telex service can exchange textual communications and data directly and securely with one another.

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5. www.askdifference.com › fax-vs-telefaxFax vs. Telefax — What’s the Difference?

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   Mar 27, 2024 · Fax (short for facsimile), sometimes called telecopying or telefax (the latter short for telefacsimile), is the telephonic transmission of scanned printed material (both text and images), normally to a telephone number connected to a printer or other output device.

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   Aug 28, 2024 · 9 min read. last updated August 28, 2024. Fax Definition and Meaning. Fax, short for facsimile and also known as telecopying, is a form of communication that involves scanning and transmitting printed documents from one machine to another.

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   What does telefax mean?

   • Telefax, essentially another term for fax, emphasizes the use of telecommunication facilities to send facsimiles. It's a compound word combining "tele" (meaning distance) and "fax" (short for facsimile), underscoring the technology's reliance on telephone networks for document transmission.

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   What is Internet fax?

   • Internet fax includes some different technologies and includes any fax that is transitioning the internet. FoIP stands for “Fax over IP” and is a technology allows for fax machines to communicate over internet addresses.

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   What is a fax & how does it work?

   • Fax (short for facsimile), or telecopying, is the transmission of scanned printed material (both text and images), to a telephone number connected to a printer or other output device.

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   Is telefax still used in healthcare?

   • Despite email, telefaxing remains prevalent in healthcare for patient records. Fax (short for facsimile), sometimes called telecopying or telefax (the latter short for telefacsimile), is the telephonic transmission of scanned printed material (both text and images), normally to a telephone number connected to a printer or other output device.

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   What is an online fax service?

   • An online fax service would be better called a “cloud fax” – it’s a lot like a webmail (Gmail, Hotmail, etc.) service for fax. A service provider runs the fax infrastructure (phone line, storage, & software). Faxes can be sent and received through email, a web app, a desktop program, or a smartphone app.

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   What is the difference between fax and telefax?

   • The distinction between fax and telefax is largely historical and contextual. While "fax" has become the more commonly used term, "telefax" might be found in more formal or technical contexts, highlighting the method of transmission. Both terms describe the same process and technology, and their usage varies by region and preference.

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8. faxauthority.com › faxThe definitive guide to fax (2017) | Fax ... - Fax Authority

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   Aug 9, 2021 · Fax (also known as facsimile) is a way of sending a document electronically over a telephone line. When a fax is transmitted, a document is scanned by the sending fax machine, transmitted (usually over a phone line, sometimes over the internet), and printed at the receiving fax machine. Fax basics. Sending a fax – a quick guide.