Before investing in a fax machine, one should consider the advantages disadvantages of having and using them. Fax Machines can be wonderful as they offer a way for one to, almost instantly, send forms, letters, and such without the use of mail or e-mail to other parties who are far away. A disadvantage to consider would be the need to keep either ribbon or toner cartridges handy, properly
. changed, and the expense that goes along with those. Another is the fact that you'll likely need to pay for another phone line. Also, consider that sometimes, fax machines can get spammed.