ICations> ("fax") A process by whICh fixed graphIC material including pICtures, text, or images is scanned and the information converted into electrICal signals whICh are transmitted via telephone to produce a paper copy of the graphICs on the receiving fax machine. Some modems can be used to send and receive fax data. {V.27 ter} and {V.29} {protocols} are used. [Details? Standards?] (2004-07-26)