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Print technology
Faxing capability
Fax transmission speed
Fax modem speed
Input paper capacity (sheets)
Fax memory (pages)
Dual access
Polling
Broadcasting
Memory
Quick scan
Remote fax retrieval
Grayscale/color
Auto document feeder
Fax forwarding
Auto fax reduction
Transmission verification report
Out of paper reception
Max. fax resolution (lines/inch)
Telephone handset
One-touch dial (numbers)
Speed dial (numbers)
Copying capability
Multi copying
Max. copies/minute, B/W
Max. copies/minute, color
Copy reduction/enlargement
Sorting function
LCD size (characters/lines)
Power source
Operating temperature (degrees Fahrenheit)
Depth (inches)
Width (inches)
Height (inches)
Weight (pounds)
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Best office laser faxPros: fast faxing, high paper capacity, 500-page memory, low cost per pageCons: expensive, larger than most fax machines012502602989BrotherFAX-4100EB/W laserB/WApprox. 3 seconds per page33.6K bps250500YesYesYes8 MBApprox. 2 seconds per pageYesGrayscale: 64YesYesYesYes (with image)Yes203 x 392Yes32100B/WYes15N/A50% - 200%Yes16/2AC 120V 50/60Hz50 - 90.517.117.412.723.31 year -
Budget laser fax machinePros: 500-page fax memory, low cost of supplies, inexpensive for a laser faxCons: slower than other fax machines, only a starter toner cartridge is included, occasional paper jams012502613251BrotherFAX2820B/W laserB/WApprox. 6 seconds per page14.4K bps250500YesYesYes8 MBApprox. 3.5 seconds per pageYesGrayscale: 64YesYesYesYes (with image)Yes203 x 392Yes20200B/WYes15N/A50% - 200%Yes16/1AC 120V 50/60Hz50 - 90.519.517.816.916.21 year
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Color inkjet fax for low volumePros: color fax and printing, independent ink cartridges, fast modemCons: low paper capacity, poorly designed paper tray012502607120BrotherFAX1860CColor inkjetB/W and colorApprox. 3 seconds per page33.6K bps100300YesYesYes16 MBApprox. 3.7 seconds per pageYes (B/W only)Grayscale: 64, color: 256YesYesYesYes (with image)Yes203 x 392Yes10100B/W, colorYes181625% - 400%Yes16/1AC 120V 50/60Hz50 - 9519.316.112.813.21 year
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Basic thermal fax machinePros: inexpensive, prints on plain paperCons: thermal-transfer ink doesn't last as long, expensive per-page costs, slow faxing speeds, limited internal memory012502612278BrotherFAX-575Ribbon transferB/WApprox. 15 seconds per page9,600 bps5025NoYesYes512 KBApprox. 14 seconds per pageYesGrayscale: 64YesYesYesYesYes203 x 392Yes4100B/WYesN/AN/A50% - 150%Yes16/1AC 120V 50/60Hz50 - 9510.511.913.45.51 year
