fax

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

fax
    n 1: duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio [syn:
         {facsimile}, {facsimile machine}, {fax}]
    v 1: send something via a facsimile machine; "Can you fax me the
         report right away?" [syn: {fax}, {telefax}, {facsimile}]

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

facsimile
fax

   <communications> ("fax") A process by which fixed graphic
   material including pictures, text, or images is scanned and
   the information converted into electrical signals which are
   transmitted via telephone to produce a paper copy of the
   graphics on the receiving fax machine.

   Some {modems} can be used to send and receive fax data.  {V.27
   ter} and {V.29} {protocols} are used.

   [Details?  Standards?]

   (2004-07-26)