In 1926, a secretary kept track of tiny marks between newspaper columns: It highlighted the growing need for a device that could send documents across distance, thus introducing the fax machine used in every office today

The 1920s marked a pivotal era for electronic document transmission, driven not only by early 19th-century inventions but also by pressing demands from businesses and media outlets. Office workers identified and addressed persistent inefficiencies in paperwork, facilitating the transition of facsimile technology from experimental curiosity to an essential communication tool, enabling instant document sharing without the need for physical delivery.

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