1) Malfunctions – Fax machines, like other technological gadgets, eventually fail. Both machines must be in good working order in order to transmit and receive faxes. If one computer fails, there is no means to communicate the document until it is repaired or replaced.
2) Maintenance – Fax machines require papers, inks, toners, and other consumables to function. These items can run out without being noticed. As a result, users must always check and verify that there are spare papers, inks, and toners before they run out.
3) Quality – When compared to a standard printer, fax transmission quality is very low. The transmission quality that is sent is not necessarily the same as the transmission quality that is received on the other end. The quality may be low, and some original details may have been lost.
4) Landline Connection – A landline phone number is required to use a fax machine. They rely only on landline numbers to transfer fax documents. If the telephone system fails, it will be difficult to use the fax machine.
5) Multitasking – Multitasking is not supported by fax machines. As a result, they are unable to transmit and receive faxes at the same time. Furthermore, they are unable to transmit numerous faxes at the same time. For example, if a fax document needs to be delivered to 20 different people, the process must be completed separately.
6) Portability – Fax machines are not very portable. This is primarily owing to their size and need for a telephone connection. There is no way to check a fax document instantly unless you walk near a fax machine. This can be made considerably more difficult if the fax machine needs to be relocated. It is mandatory to install a new telephone plug in this location.
7) Environmental friendliness – We all know that fax machines use paper to print documents. Each document should be printed on a separate page of paper. Using paper means that the machines are less environmentally friendly because many trees are cut down to manufacture paper.
