The history and evolution of the fax machine is traced, followed by an easy-to-understand description of how fax machines work, and a question about the future of this technology.

1. The Fax Machine History and Technology…

4. First Fax Machines: Alexander Bain (Scotland) - 1843 Pendulum Battery Magnet Copper Plate Electrolytic Paper Stylus Telegraph Wire

5. First Fax Machines: Frederick Bakewell (England)- 1847/1852 Telegraph Wire Clockwork Cylinder Needle e

6. First Fax Machines: Giovanni Caselli (Italy) - 1861 Battery Pendulum Metal Plate And Stylus Clocks

7. First Fax Machines: Arthur Korn (Germany) - 1902

10. How Modern Fax Machines Work

11. How Modern Fax Machines Work

12. Fax Machines: Statistics