Guide to Safe Fax

  • Q. Do I have to be married to have safe fax?
    A. Although married people fax quite often, there are many single people who fax complete strangers every day.
  • Q. My parents say they never had fax when they were young and were only allowed to write memos to each other until they were twenty-one. How old do you think someone should be before they can fax?
    A. Faxing can be performed at any age, once you learn the correct procedures.
  • Q. If I fax something to myself, will I go blind?
    A. Certainly not, as far as we can see.
  • Q. There is a place on our street where you can go and pay for fax. Is this legal?
    A. Yes, many people have no other outlet for their fax drives and must pay a “professional” when their need to fax becomes too great.
  • Q. Should a cover always be used for faxing?
    A. Unless you are really sure of the one you are faxing, a cover should be used to ensure safe fax.
  • Q. What happens when I do the procedure incorrectly and I fax prematurely?
    A. Don’t panic. Many people prematurely fax when they haven’t faxed in a long time. Just start over. Most people won’t mind if you try again.
  • Q. I have a personal and a business fax. Can transmissions become mixed up?
    A. Being bi-faxual can be confusing, but as long as you use a cover with each one, you won’t transmit anything you’re not supposed to.