diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/fax.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/fax.dm
index 5336edcdcc2..697f7dca554 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/fax.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/fax.dm
@@ -216,20 +216,23 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(fax_autoprinting, FALSE)
 		fax_name = new_fax_name
 	return ITEM_INTERACT_SUCCESS
 
-/obj/machinery/fax/attackby(obj/item/item, mob/user, list/modifiers, list/attack_modifiers)
-	if (jammed && clear_jam(item, user))
-		return
-	if (panel_open)
-		if (is_wire_tool(item))
-			wires.interact(user)
-		return
-	if (can_load_item(item))
-		if (!loaded_item_ref?.resolve())
-			loaded_item_ref = WEAKREF(item)
-			item.forceMove(src)
-			update_appearance()
-		return
-	return ..()
+/obj/machinery/fax/item_interaction(mob/living/user, obj/item/tool, list/modifiers)
+	if(user.combat_mode)
+		return ITEM_INTERACT_SKIP_TO_ATTACK
+	if(jammed && clear_jam(tool, user))
+		return ITEM_INTERACT_SUCCESS
+	if(panel_open && is_wire_tool(tool))
+		wires.interact(user)
+		return ITEM_INTERACT_SUCCESS
+	if(can_load_item(tool))
+		if(loaded_item_ref?.resolve())
+			balloon_alert(user, "item already loaded!")
+			return ITEM_INTERACT_BLOCKING
+		loaded_item_ref = WEAKREF(tool)
+		tool.forceMove(src)
+		update_appearance()
+		return ITEM_INTERACT_SUCCESS
+	return NONE
 
 /**
  * Attempts to clean out a jammed machine using a passed item.