How 2 setup XP for online faxing ???

Discussion in 'Software' started by akm, Feb 19, 2009.

  1. akm

    akm Sergeant

    Is there software with XP to setup for send info (PDFs etc) from PC to fax machine (and maybe vice-versa?), or is there any free (or inexpensive) software ?
    Or, is there a free (or pay-for) service that may be a better way to go ?
     
    akm, Feb 19, 2009
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    What version of XP are you using as XP Pro has Fax built in and here is some info on the setup and usage

    Do you also have a DUN Modem card in the PC or just DSL/Cable as fax will only work direct from PC with a normal DUN modem Fax/Data card, if you wish to Fax from DSL/Cable then one of the online services are the best and dont off hand think their is a free one anymore, and some options below

    http://drop.io/
    http://www.efax.com/
    http://faxzero.com/
     
    DavidGP, Feb 19, 2009
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  3. akm

    akm Sergeant

    Oops !
    Guess we need to change our signature (just did in fact)... didnt know there may be that difference between the XP versions, thanks for heads-up !
    OS: XPro, SP-2.
    Modem: (per DeviceManager) 'Conexant HDA D330 MDC V.92 Modem'.
    Internet connection: Comcast cable.
    Do we need to use an online service if we have cable, or may we still use the XPpro setup ?
    Will take a look at your suggested links asap.
     
    akm, Feb 19, 2009
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  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Sadly cannot use the inbuilt fax software with cable, even with your compatible v.92 modem which is capable of fax/data you need dialup connection as cable data acts differently, so the online ones are the best option, unless anyone has come across a cable fax software.

    I will take a quick search at some point over weekend and see what I can dig up as its been a few years since I did look for info on DSL/Cable fax.
     
    DavidGP, Feb 19, 2009
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  5. akm

    akm Sergeant

    Thanks again !
    Almost forgot, we do have access to a dialup connection (part of my domain hosting with Eskimo.com, but use cable 99.9% of the time), could we use that dial-up ILO cable for just faxing ?
     
    akm, Feb 19, 2009
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  6. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Not knowing that ISP fully but if you have a DUN connection via them and allowed to switch from cable to DUn then yes I dont see an issue with using your V92 modem and the inbuilt Fax capabilities of XP (if the fax options are not listed then emable them via Add/Remove > Windows Components > Fax and Scan

    But also do check with your ISP as they will know better, but if they do allow DUn then I dont see why not, may only be able to use one at a time tho
     
    DavidGP, Feb 20, 2009
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