FAX from your computer…

Here is some updated information for faxing with Windows XP:

Setup the FAX

If your computer has a modem, you should have the Microsoft Fax already setup. To see if it is ready to go, click Start –> Control Panel and double-click the Printers and Faxes option. If you see the Fax in the installed printers you are ready to go. If you don’t see it next to your other printers, then Click the “Setup faxing” option from the task lists on the left and follow the instructions.

Sending a FAX

1. Any image (including scanned images) or document you can view on the screen, can be faxed following this method:
2. Open the document in it program (Word, Excel, etc)
3. Click File –> Print from the menus
4. Choose the Fax from the printer options
5. Click Print
6. The Fax wizard will start where you can type the name of your recepient and their phone number (if it is long distance, DO NOT enter the area code, instead type: 1-area code-phone number).

Receiving a FAX

1. Call the party who needs to send you a fax and give them your phone number.
2. Click Start –> All Programs –> Accessories –> Communications –> Fax, and then click Fax Console to open the Fax Console.
3. On the toolbar, click the Receive Now button when you hear your phone ring.

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One Response to “FAX from your computer…”

1. Anonymous says:

   July 10, 2006 at 10:20 pm

   I have a Inspiron 1150 from Dell and a HP officejet 6110, been trying to fax from computer but to no avail. Can you help? My email address is (email removed for privacy). Maybe I don't have my printer setup correctly.

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