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Here you'll find a handy alphabetical list describing the different features in the Small Office Home Office Fax line-up. Use it to help you decide exactly which product best suits your needs.
Activity Report
Analog
Answering Machine Hook-Up
Anti-Junk Fax
Auto Dialing
Auto Redial
Automatic Cover Sheet
Automatic Reception
Automatic Reduction
BPS (Bits per second)
Back-Up Reception Mode
Batch Transmission
Broadcast
Caller ID (with name)
Call Reservation
Call Tracking Report
Compatibility
Confidential Transmission
Contrast
Copy Function
Data Compression
Distinctive Ring Detection
Document Feeder
Document Image Filing Cabinet
Document Memory
Dual Access
Electronic Phone Directory
Error Correction Mode (ECM)
Extension Phone Transfer
Facsimile
Fax / Phone Changeover
Fax To E-mail
Flash Memory
Gray Scales
Halftone Control
Hold Key
Image Annotation
Imaging Film
LCD
Memory Transmission
Message Forwarding
Multifunctional Peripheral Interface (mfpi)
Multi-tasking
Modem
On-Hook Dialing
Optical Character Recognition
Paper Cutter
Parallel Interface & Bi-directional Parallel Interface
PC-Fax Interface
Polling
Programmable Transaction Report
Quick On Line
Quick Scan
Rapid Dial Keys
Remote Terminal Identification
Resolution
Speed-Dialing Numbers
Substitute Reception
T.A.D. (Telephone answering device)
Terminal Number
Thermal Paper
Thermal Printer
Activity Report
A list of all transmissions and receptions, (the last current 50) that have occurred using the fax machine.
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Analog
Data transmission in which information is sent in the form of a continuously varying signal or wave file.
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Answering Machine Hook-Up
The ability to use one phone line to receive both voice messages and faxes.
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Anti-Junk Fax
The ability to block 5 facsimile sending locations from access to your machine.
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Auto Dialing
The ability to store frequently used telephone numbers in memory and dial them by pressing one or two button combinations
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Auto Redial
When the number dialed is busy, the fax machine will continur to redial at preset intervals, and a preset number of times.
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Automatic Cover Sheet
The ability to automatically send a cover sheet as the last page of each transmission
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Automatic Reception
The ability of a facsimile to automatically answer a call and receive a fax
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Automatic Reduction
When transmitting a document larger than 8.5" x 11", the fax automatically reduces it to fit on 8.5" x 11" paper before transmission
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BPS (Bits per second)
Used to designate the speed at which data flows over transmission lines. For example, 9600 bps would indicate that 9,600 bits of information are being transmitted per second
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Back-Up Reception Mode
If a call is not answered by an operator after a preset number of rings, the fax machine answers the call automatically
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Batch Transmission
This feature allows you to store a number of documents in memory at different times for automatic transmission to one location at a set time.
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Broadcast
The transmission of one set of documents to two or more receivers
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Caller ID (with name)
The phone will display the current caller or the last 30 callers and names to your phone number in an LCD display. A return call can be made by indexing that caller and pressing the "start key".
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Call Reservation
Also known as "voice request", the ability to talk to the sending or receiving party immediately before, after and in-between pages before the fax transmission is completed, but before the line is disconnected
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Call Tracking Report
A list of the telephone numbers called.
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Compatibility
The ability of machines of different makes and models to communicate with one another
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Confidential Transmission
The confidential function can be used to transmit and receive confidential documents. A passcode is required to print the document from memory. Note: Confidential transmissions is only possible when the receiving machine is a Sharp model with confide
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Contrast
The ability to compensate for light and dark shades of an original. Contrast control can be either automatic during scanning or manual may be selected.
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Copy Function
Enables the facsimile to be used as a convenience copier
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Data Compression
A technique used to increase the speed of data transmission. Area of repetitive information (all white or all black) are transmitted in large blocks, while variable data must be sent in smaller blocks
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Distinctive Ring Detection
The fax machine has the ability to decipher 1 of the 4 ringing patterns which first must be activated by the telephone company. This advantage eliminates the cost of a second phone line dedicated for a fax machine. Consult your local phone company fo
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Document Feeder
A device which feeds documents into a facsimile machine without operator assistance
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Document Image Filing Cabinet
Organizes your faxes and scanned images.
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Document Memory
The ability to store a document in memory for broadcasting, remote retrieval, confidential and out of paper reception. The number of pages that can be stored in memory at any one time depends on the unit and the density of the print on the document.
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Dual Access
This feature simultaneously performs two functions at once. It can scan one document into memory as it prints, receives, or transmits another
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Electronic Phone Directory
All of the pre-programmed phone numbers in your fax machine will now be accessible through the display of the machine. Search or scroll methods are available for ease of dialing ability.
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Error Correction Mode (ECM)
A receiving unit will check data for errors before printing the document. If errors are found, it will signal the transmitting machine to re-send the information. Both communicating units must support this mode for it to be utilized.
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Extension Phone Transfer
The ability to transfer a fax call from an extension phone to the facsimile unit by entering a 2 or 3-digit code
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Facsimile
A method of transmitting and receiving information in hard-copy form over telephone line.
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Fax / Phone Changeover
The machines ability to decipher between a fax or voice call and ring accordingly.
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Fax To E-mail
Scan pictures or text into the Fax and send to an e-mail address. An internet e-mail service provider is necessary. Documents are sent in HTML file format and can be opened with most Web browse
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Flash Memory
A technology that requires no battery back-up for retention of data or voice recording.
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Gray Scales
The reproduction of the shades of gray. This feature is used when transmitting photographs or materials using the halftone feature.
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Halftone Control
Regulates the fax units ability to use gray scale levels to scan and maintain the depth and clarity of an original containing photographs or shaded line drawings
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Hold Key
Used to pause a call on the telephone line while doing other activities
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Image Annotation
Allows for the placement of electronic "sticky" notes, highlight or comment on faxes or images directly on the PC.
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Imaging Film
Ink Ribbon Cartridge used in Thermal Transfer Faxes.
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