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Machines
Memory
Memory enables a fax machine to store incoming or outgoing pages
without relying on paper. The amount of memory required to hold
a page depends on the density of the image. In general, you can
expect 512 kilobytes to hold about 20 pages to 25 pages. If this
standard memory is not sufficient, most models accept additional
memory cards that can run anywhere from $50 to $100 for one megabyte,
depending upon the make of the fax machine.
There are three
common types of memory features.
Out-of-paper
reception. This is one of the most useful memory features because
it saves incoming faxes in memory if the machine runs out of paper.
Quick scan.
With this feature, you can scan a page into memory before beginning
a transmission. That means you don't have to wait at the machine
until it finishes sending the original.
Dual scan.
This capability uses memory to let you send and receive faxes at
the same time. For example, you can scan an outgoing fax into memory
while a fax is being received. The scanned fax is then sent directly
from memory when the phone line becomes free.
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