<human>: What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a fax machine?
<bot>: Advantages: 
1. Fax machines are relatively inexpensive, so it's easy to purchase one.
2. They can send and receive documents quickly and accurately.
3. Faxes are still widely used in many businesses today, so they're familiar and comfortable for people who use them often.
4. Fax machines are reliable and generally require minimal maintenance.Disadvantages:
1. Fax machines are not as secure as email or other forms of communication.
2. The quality of faxes is usually lower than that of digital images sent over the internet.
3. Fax machines take up more space than other methods of communication.