facsimile reproduction

Facsimile reproduction, commonly known as faxing, is a process that transmits scanned printed material—such as documents or images—over a telephone line to a receiver, which then reproduces the original content on paper. It works by converting the document into electronic signals, sending those signals through a phone line, and reconstructing the image at the receiving end. This allows for quick, reliable sharing of visual information between locations without needing to mail physical copies. Despite the rise of digital communication, facsimile remains in use for its immediacy and legal acceptance in certain industries.