Fax configuration

[nicola]

Is it possible to have xp or it's internal computer fax
program distinguish between in-coming phone or fax
transmissions ???
I have one phone line and would like to use it to also
receive fax transmissions automatically.
I have set the fax program to receive after 3 rings and
the ansewering machine to answer after 5 rings.
The fax picks up the incoming callphone call after 3
rings and shuts down.The call never reaches the answering
machine.
Is there any way to overcome this conflict ???

I understand that a self contained fax machine has the
capability to distinguish between both transmissions and
I would like that ability via my computer.
Thank you for any help you can provide.
NJC

[Cerridwen]

nicola wrote:
> Is it possible to have xp or it's internal computer fax
> program distinguish between in-coming phone or fax
> transmissions ???
> I have one phone line and would like to use it to also
> receive fax transmissions automatically.
> I have set the fax program to receive after 3 rings and
> the ansewering machine to answer after 5 rings.
> The fax picks up the incoming callphone call after 3
> rings and shuts down.The call never reaches the answering
> machine.
> Is there any way to overcome this conflict ???
>
> I understand that a self contained fax machine has the
> capability to distinguish between both transmissions and
> I would like that ability via my computer.
> Thank you for any help you can provide.
> NJC

No. Windows XP doesn't support Distinctive Ring. You'll have to ask your
telco if they offer such a service.

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"nicola" > wrote in message ...
> Is it possible to have xp or it's internal computer fax
> program distinguish between in-coming phone or fax
> transmissions ???
> I have one phone line and would like to use it to also
> receive fax transmissions automatically.
> I have set the fax program to receive after 3 rings and
> the ansewering machine to answer after 5 rings.
> The fax picks up the incoming callphone call after 3
> rings and shuts down.The call never reaches the answering
> machine.
> Is there any way to overcome this conflict ???
>
> I understand that a self contained fax machine has the
> capability to distinguish between both transmissions and
> I would like that ability via my computer.
> Thank you for any help you can provide.
> NJC

[Hal Hostetler [MVP DTS]]

Windows XP does not support Distinctive Ring:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=272943
Distinctive Ring Is Not Supported by Windows 2000 Fax

Some third party hardware devices can provide a work-around:

http://www.youcansave.com/switchboard.html
Emerson Switchboard
http://www.command-comm.com/phone_line_products.html
ComSwitch®

Hal
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"nicola" > wrote in message
...
> Is it possible to have xp or it's internal computer fax
> program distinguish between in-coming phone or fax
> transmissions ???
> I have one phone line and would like to use it to also
> receive fax transmissions automatically.
> I have set the fax program to receive after 3 rings and
> the ansewering machine to answer after 5 rings.
> The fax picks up the incoming callphone call after 3
> rings and shuts down.The call never reaches the answering
> machine.
> Is there any way to overcome this conflict ???
>
> I understand that a self contained fax machine has the
> capability to distinguish between both transmissions and
> I would like that ability via my computer.
> Thank you for any help you can provide.
> NJC