How to Compare HP Fax Machines
Before purchasing an HP fax machine, learn how to compare HP fax machine models to get the right features for your needs. HP offers fax machines for both home and office use. Some fax machines offer multiple features, while others are just for sending and receiving faxes. Users wanting to save space benefit from an all-in-one HP fax machine, while those who already have other devices may just want a simple HP fax machine. Learn what to look for in an HP fax machine to get exactly what you need.
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Determine the features you need. Some common features include fax forwarding, a junk fax filter, distinctive ring detection, color or black and white faxing, a telephone handset and auto-redial.
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Determine the resolution, size and number of faxes you need to send.
A smaller fax machine is great for 8.5-by-11-inch paper, but a larger fax machine is best if you want to fax larger size paper or items.
If you are just sending text faxes, a lower dots per inch (DPI) works well. For detailed images, a higher DPI is best.
If you are receiving and sending numerous faxes throughout the day, choose an HP fax machine with a higher page per minute send and receive rate. If you only send and receive a few faxes per day, a lower page per minute send and receive rate is best.
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Set a budget. The more features you get, the costlier the HP fax machine will be. After determining what you absolutely need, set a budget to determine what extra features you can afford.
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Choose if you want a copier built in with the fax machine. Most HP fax machines have a built-in copier; however, the faster the copier, the more expensive the HP fax machine will be. If you want a combined copier/fax, this is a much cheaper option than buying each separately.
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Choose any extra features, such as reduction or enlargement of faxes, fax memory and speed dial. The first options allow you to choose smaller or larger sizes for your faxes and copies. Fax memory stores faxes in the machine's memory for easier resending of faxes without the actual print copy. Speed dial allows you to quickly dial numbers for common fax recipients.
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Tips & Warnings
HP provides a comparison chart for their fax machines. You can view their most popular or choose the ones you want to compare to quickly see features and functions side by side, along with price.
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