For example, I was planning to fax a 45 page document from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Send your faxes at night . You can reduce your long distance charges by sending faxes at night when the rates go down. Most fax machines can be programmed to do so while unattended. Don't pay for a dedicated line.
Many people waste money by paying for a dedicated fax line.
If you rarely use your fax machine, then you probably do not need a dedicated line. The device then routes the call to the appropriate device so you only use and pay for one line, and you don't have to switch plugs, turn machines on and off, etc. On the other hand, if you use your fax machine more than a few times a day, a dedicated phone line will save you a lot of frustration. Upgrading your fax machine Faxing directly from your computer. Many people like the ability to fax from their desks without walking down the hall to the departmental fax machine.