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The print quality is better than I expected and all the features that I actually use (send/receive/copy) can be done without ever looking at the manual. The messages on the display and the recorded voice give useful information and warnings, too (low on toner, out of paper, etc).

After using two of these Panasonic fax machines, I will not buy another. When it works, it's great, but the paper feeder is very unreliable and then the machine starts beeping even though it has paper. If the machine has any error whatsoever, it will make loud, audible beeps until the machine detects the error resolved, not when you think it's fixed. If you buy this fax, make sure you won't use it much.

This is my first home office fax so I do not have anything to compare against but my initial reaction is as follows:

Pros: 1)Sending/Receiving Faxes and Making Copies are simple tasks 2)Retrieving voice messages is a simple task 3)Saves space on the desk 4)Preloaded greetings are clear and present a professional image.

Cons: 1)Noisier than I expected 2)Print quality is slightly less than expected 3)Too many functions make it more complex to use...I need the manual(thick) to perform the steps for some functions 4)Adding phone directory entries is awkward 5)The absence of a paper stacker results in paper on the floor; however, it can be ordered separately for approximately $12.