Grace, when we send records (esp if a multipage chart) we print to PDF file using Adobe Acrobat. Then burn these files to a CD and give to patient or mail to the other office requesting records. Sometimes we will combine all PDF images into one big PDF file, then we print that PDF file to the networked fax machine sending it to the requesting office. Both methods save paper.
Regarding your second question, our fax machine is set to receive all images and translate them into PDF images. These are routed to a shared folder on the server. These are then saved into the appropriate AC chart under Imported Items. Therefore no paper is printed from the fax, ever.
