Fax – worth the expense?

[Teri Rogowski]

Continual adaptations to paperless offices beg the question “Is it worthwhile to maintain a fax any more?” Please weigh in on this – with scanners and smart devices that can easily capture and transmit document data, it seems like the fax has become obsolete. And the cost is another factor. Your thoughts?

[Karen Ethridge]

Hi Janis,

Actually received this email just as I was scanning a dozen documents which I was able to send without a problem using my Android phone and the Genius Scan app. I looked at the list of recommended scanner apps we received from Beth Z. our keynote speaker at the annual conference. I have no need for a fax but when I did need one for a document earlier this year, I went to Staples and used their fax for a small fee.

I wouldn’t invest in a fax but I’ve heard other DMMs report that they can only send some documents via fax for security reasons. I can encrypt my scans if I choose and that is what I’m using now.

Barbara Boustead
barbara@marysdaughterllc.com

[Anonymous]

There is no need for a physical fax machine anymore. If you have a legal need for a fax, you can use an online service How to Send and Receive Faxes Online Without a Fax Machine or Phone Line or you can use other methods to substitute for a fax, as mentioned by Barbara and documented here How to Never Fax a Document Again

[Thomas Lapp]

After trying several online fax services/apps, I bought a small stand alone fax machine for about $35. I already had a wired phone line so I didn’t have to incur any extra expense for that. I have found it more efficient to fax using the machine then through an app or service like e-fax.

I also personally feel that the direct fax is more secure than faxing via email or over the internet.

Alexis Boccanfuso
Financial Organizer
c|p daily money management
alexis@cpdmm.com

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