Fax From Computer
by Matt Gerchow
Buying a standalone fax machine can be an expensive proposition. It is cheaper and more convenient to send and receive fax from computer. Even when a dedicated fax machine is used, the document has to be prepared on the computer and printed. For this reason, it makes better sense to use the computer not only to prepare the document but also to fax the same document. It proves to be a time-saving and cost-effective option.
How to Send Fax from Computer?
Before one can send fax from computer, the required hardware and software must be installed in the system. The computer must have a fax modem. A program to send fax is also needed. A basic program is already provided with most computer operating systems but software with additional features from independent vendors is also available. To send the fax the user has to first prepare the document and copy-paste the content into the text box of the program. Then the user has to provide the fax number where the document has to be sent. Thereafter, pressing the 'Send' button will send the document to the recipient. The person at the other end can either receive fax from computer or through the fax machine. On both sides, the computer must have phone connection.
Some Other Considerations
This method can be used to fax not only the typed matter but also documents that have text and image, as well as image only. If the matter or image is already printed then first the paper has to be scanned using a scanner. After that it can be faxed. Those who have internet connection can use online fax services provided by companies like RingCentral. Businesses that have to send and receive lots of faxes benefit greatly from such services. Seeing so many advantages, more and more businesses are using this type of system to send fax from computer.
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How to Send Fax from Computer?
Before one can send fax from computer, the required hardware and software must be installed in the system. The computer must have a fax modem. A program to send fax is also needed. A basic program is already provided with most computer operating systems but software with additional features from independent vendors is also available. To send the fax the user has to first prepare the document and copy-paste the content into the text box of the program. Then the user has to provide the fax number where the document has to be sent. Thereafter, pressing the 'Send' button will send the document to the recipient. The person at the other end can either receive fax from computer or through the fax machine. On both sides, the computer must have phone connection.
Some Other Considerations
This method can be used to fax not only the typed matter but also documents that have text and image, as well as image only. If the matter or image is already printed then first the paper has to be scanned using a scanner. After that it can be faxed. Those who have internet connection can use online fax services provided by companies like RingCentral. Businesses that have to send and receive lots of faxes benefit greatly from such services. Seeing so many advantages, more and more businesses are using this type of system to send fax from computer.
Test drive RingCentral and fax free for 30 days