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A "fax computer component" is a fax/modem, an internal or external device that enables a computer to send and receive documents as faxes over telephone lines by using its modem to convert digital data into analog signals and its fax functionality to convert analog signals back into digital data for the computer. Key components of a computer fax/modem include a modem for signal conversion, a fax modem controller chip to handle fax protocols, and supporting software that manages the fax creation, transmission, and receiving process on the computer.

Key Components

Fax/Modem Hardware: This is the physical card or external unit that plugs into the computer's serial port.

Modem: Performs the essential function of converting digital data to analog signals and vice versa.

Fax Controller/Chip: Integrated into the fax/modem, this specialized hardware manages the complex process of sending and receiving fax transmissions, adhering to different transmission standards.

Software: Applications that manage the entire faxing process, including creating fax documents from computer files, dialing numbers, sending faxes, receiving incoming transmissions, and converting them into viewable formats.