Your fax machine is probably one of the most handy office equipment that can be found in your office.  In the old days, a classic fax machine would use thermal paper and old style ink toner to print out your faxes.  Although this was a simple solution, the problem with these fax machines was the fact that they were very slow.  Moreover, fax that was received from these machines had the problem of fading out after some time.  Especially if you exposed your fax paper to sunlight, the writing on your fax would become illegible immediately.

Nowadays, you have many modern options when it comes to fax machines.  One of the newer fax machines that are available today is the laser fax machines that resemble laser printers.  These fax machines use the same technology as laser printers, since they use a laser and a laser toner to print out your fax on a normal A4 or US Letter size paper.  Moreover, the printout process of the fax takes place fairly quickly and due to the fact that your fax is printed, it is able to resist fading even when it is kept for longer periods of time.

When your fax laser toner finishes, it may be more expensive to replace as compared to classic toners.  A fax laser toner can cost around $50 or more for many brands.  However, you are not without options, as you can easily use refurbished laser toners or you can even buy a compatible fax laser toner for your laser fax machine.  If you are really looking for a cheap option, you can also go for a replacement ink and refill your fax laser toner by yourself.  However, this may not be a suitable option for every body.