Fax machine emoji meaning

The fax machine emoji represents a traditional office device used for sending and receiving documents over a telephone line. It typically displays a small machine with buttons, a digital screen, and a sheet of paper appearing as if it is being transmitted or received. This emoji can be used to talk about faxing, an older method of communication that was widely popular before email and other digital tools became common. It often symbolizes outdated technology, retro office equipment, or classic business tasks. It is perfect for conversations about office work, technology history, or when making a playful reference to the past.

The fax machine emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026