Sharp Corporation fax machines provide modern printing technology and make a good choice for any office sending and receiving numerous faxes. The Sharp fax machine FO-3150 offers a 20-sheet document feeder, serial broadcasting and group dialing. For a small workgroup, the FO-IS125N connects to a computer network and sends fax documents to email addresses, network folders or FTP sites. You can also look up a contact in your company's LDAP directory to send faxes.

The FO-DC635 high volume fax machine offers advanced auto-dialing and 600 DPI resolution for clear, easy to read images. This model is expandable to perform printing and scanning functions. If you want a multifunctional printer with a fax, choose the AR-M237 Sharp printer fax, which connects to your computer network and has large-capacity input paper trays.

Types of Sharp fax machines include:

1. Personal Sharp fax machines for use in home offices or small businesses;

2. Workgroup fax machines for larger offices or workgroups;

3. And copiers and multifunction printers, which perform faxing functions, like the AR-5316 Sharp fax copier.

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Trust expert opinions on various models of Sharp fax machines

When it comes to picking a machine, you can decide on the features you need for your office, but you may not be able to test out various models before you buy. Expert opinions help you know which fax machines print on 14-inch paper for legal-sized fax document or allow you to preview a fax before you print it.

I recommend: Become familiar with the line of Sharp fax machines at the website for Sharp Electronics Corp., where you can compare detailed features and download full-color PDF files with information about Sharp fax machines. Learn what to look for when buying a business fax machine at the BuyerZone.com, Inc.’s “Fax Machine Buyer's Guide.”

Network Sharp fax machines with personal computers

Networking capability allows you save faxes directly to your computer network. You can access your computer contact list and send documents from your computer via the fax. Look for a Sharp broadband fax machine, if you frequently send the same fax to several recipients.

I recommend: Buy Sharp fax machines with networking capability at Copyfaxes Inc., where they promise they will "not be undersold" and where they also offer extended service contracts on the machines they sell. Use the live help feature at Officetronics if you have questions, take advantage of their wholesale prices to get a deal on a networking system.

Save money with refurbished Sharp fax machines or parts

Refurbished fax machines are used machines restored to like-new condition. Generally companies offer a warranty, but you'll want to read through it before buying. If you have mechanical skills, you can buy parts for your Sharp fax machine and fix any problems you encounter for less than the cost of repair.

I recommend: Refine your search for refurbished Sharp fax machines by type, volume and price at Impact Technology, Inc., where you can also print out individual product specs or brochures. Buy Sharp fax machine parts at OlsonBros.; if they don’t have it, they can find it for you.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If you want to send a fax while your machine is receiving one, look for a dual scan fax machine; Sharp fax machines with extra memory or networking ability have this function.