facsimile (fax) machine

Equipment used to send written documents over a telephone network.

number key

Button used to automatically dial a fax number held in memory.

control keys

The buttons used to carry out various operations such as automatic dialing, batch transmission and store-and-forward transmission.

reset key

Button used to cancel an operation or a setting.

function keys

The buttons used to select an option or adjust parameters such as transmission mode and contrast.

paper guide

Movable device that adjusts the position of the original documents from side to side.

document-to-be-sent position

Slot into which outgoing faxes are inserted; it converts graphic data into electric pulses for transmission.

receiving tray

Tray in which incoming faxes are collected.

data display

Liquid crystal display that shows a variety of information such as dialed number, sender’s number, equipment settings and completed operations.

start key

sent document tray

Tray in which original documents are collected once they have been scanned by the fax machine.