diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/faxmachine.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/faxmachine.dm
index 7edb247df24..5f4ceef722d 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/faxmachine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/faxmachine.dm
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ var/list/adminfaxes = list()	//cache for faxes that have been sent to admins
 	icon_state = "fax"
 	insert_anim = "faxsend"
 	req_one_access = list()
+	density = 0
 
 	use_power = USE_POWER_IDLE
 	idle_power_usage = 30