Pixma MX860 Fax Printer Review
by Matt Gerchow
Printers are classified into various categories in terms of the technology used to develop them. A printer is basically a device that prints texts, images or illustrations on a paper. These are also graded based on the quality type, speed, graphics, fonts and its impact or noise. There are a wide range of printers available in the market. Amongst this, fax printers are multifunctional machines that facilitates faxing, printing, and copying from a unit. It offers to fax or facsimile a document or sensitive information over a telephone network. Further it provides a written or printed record of the message transmitted. Fax machines were initially developed in the 19th century; later, newer versions of this machine were introduced in the market.
Fax printers feature an image scanner and a photo copier that allows creating and sending a document through a modem. These are considered better to an email as all details get printed right on the document. This is an instantaneous process where the receipt gets acknowledged. Further. As only one unit installation is required in place of two or more devices these printers are considered as perfect space savers and they also facilitate saving on installation expense. In addition these are sold at affordable rates and are versatile for use.
Types:
Now there are several leading companies like Compaq, Canon, Lexmark, Epson, Hewlett Packard, Benefax and Brother offering different versions and models to suit every demand. The different types include:
Inkjet machine – This is a good choice to deliver clear text messages ranging 20-30 on a daily basis. However it is not cost effective for heavy use.
Laser machine – Although expensive, it is a perfect machine for heavy use. These come with a laser or light emitting diode printing engine. The inbuilt toner helps in producing high-quality images on a plain paper. This offers effective, long lasting result and is also considered to be the fastest.
Thermal transfer – This is the oldest type of fax machine and is available at a very cheap rate. These are ideal for use in homes than business establishments. The thermal transfer technology employs heat to transfer ink from the ribbon to a plain paper. However poor quality print and various noises emitted from the machine is reducing its demand.
Benefits:
Fax printers facilitate quick processing of any particular service in less time. For instance if a document needs a signature of a person staying away or other urgent purposes it can be easily dispatched and received within minutes. Further, it is regarded that faxed documents allow maintaining the originality of the document at the recipient end when compared to other documents sent through an electronic mail. Here no operating systems or software is used in the transmission of the document. In addition, image rich original documents can also be obtained through color printers.
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Fax printers feature an image scanner and a photo copier that allows creating and sending a document through a modem. These are considered better to an email as all details get printed right on the document. This is an instantaneous process where the receipt gets acknowledged. Further. As only one unit installation is required in place of two or more devices these printers are considered as perfect space savers and they also facilitate saving on installation expense. In addition these are sold at affordable rates and are versatile for use.
Types:
Now there are several leading companies like Compaq, Canon, Lexmark, Epson, Hewlett Packard, Benefax and Brother offering different versions and models to suit every demand. The different types include:
Inkjet machine – This is a good choice to deliver clear text messages ranging 20-30 on a daily basis. However it is not cost effective for heavy use.
Laser machine – Although expensive, it is a perfect machine for heavy use. These come with a laser or light emitting diode printing engine. The inbuilt toner helps in producing high-quality images on a plain paper. This offers effective, long lasting result and is also considered to be the fastest.
Thermal transfer – This is the oldest type of fax machine and is available at a very cheap rate. These are ideal for use in homes than business establishments. The thermal transfer technology employs heat to transfer ink from the ribbon to a plain paper. However poor quality print and various noises emitted from the machine is reducing its demand.
Benefits:
Fax printers facilitate quick processing of any particular service in less time. For instance if a document needs a signature of a person staying away or other urgent purposes it can be easily dispatched and received within minutes. Further, it is regarded that faxed documents allow maintaining the originality of the document at the recipient end when compared to other documents sent through an electronic mail. Here no operating systems or software is used in the transmission of the document. In addition, image rich original documents can also be obtained through color printers.
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