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Windows XP and Faxing
I want to set up my computer for faxing with Windows XP but I am not sure
what, if anything, I need to connect to my computer to set this up. Do I need a separate phone line that I have to connect to the back of the computer; separate from my existing high speed modem? I have printed instructions off the internet but I don't understand about the modem. Can anyone help? |
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Windows XP and Faxing
Faxing has always required an analog phone line with an analog modem that
supports faxing. -- Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] "Kath" wrote in message news I want to set up my computer for faxing with Windows XP but I am not sure what, if anything, I need to connect to my computer to set this up. Do I need a separate phone line that I have to connect to the back of the computer; separate from my existing high speed modem? I have printed instructions off the internet but I don't understand about the modem. Can anyone help? |
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Windows XP and Faxing
Kath wrote:
I want to set up my computer for faxing with Windows XP but I am not sure what, if anything, I need to connect to my computer to set this up. Do I need a separate phone line that I have to connect to the back of the computer; separate from my existing high speed modem? I have printed instructions off the internet but I don't understand about the modem. Can anyone help? You need a combination dial-up/fax modem connected to an analog phone line. A few years ago just about any computer on the market came with an inexpensive version of that type of modem, but most late model computers include Ethernet connectors and/or wireless networking adapters instead of the dial-up/Fax modems. Some multifunction peripherals combine document scanning, printing and fax functions in a single external device. I've never had one and I am uncertain about their ability to transmit a document originating in the computer. If you receive your wired phone service bundled with DSL, fiber or digital cable television you might be able to connect the dial-up/fax modem to your telephone service through the same connections you would use for a regular telephone hand set. If you don't mind the occasional incoming fax the dial-up/fax modem can share a line with a regular telephone. You might be able to locate a business on the Internet than you can send a document to and will forward that document through their fax machine to a fax machine of your choosing. Those businesses might even accept incoming faxes that they will forward to your machine through the Internet. They will probably expect payment for those services. |
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Windows XP and Faxing
I guess what I am looking for is some step-by-step instructions on how to
connect everything ie/ modem, computer, etc. so I can begin faxing from my computer. "RobertVA" wrote: Kath wrote: I want to set up my computer for faxing with Windows XP but I am not sure what, if anything, I need to connect to my computer to set this up. Do I need a separate phone line that I have to connect to the back of the computer; separate from my existing high speed modem? I have printed instructions off the internet but I don't understand about the modem. Can anyone help? You need a combination dial-up/fax modem connected to an analog phone line. A few years ago just about any computer on the market came with an inexpensive version of that type of modem, but most late model computers include Ethernet connectors and/or wireless networking adapters instead of the dial-up/Fax modems. Some multifunction peripherals combine document scanning, printing and fax functions in a single external device. I've never had one and I am uncertain about their ability to transmit a document originating in the computer. If you receive your wired phone service bundled with DSL, fiber or digital cable television you might be able to connect the dial-up/fax modem to your telephone service through the same connections you would use for a regular telephone hand set. If you don't mind the occasional incoming fax the dial-up/fax modem can share a line with a regular telephone. You might be able to locate a business on the Internet than you can send a document to and will forward that document through their fax machine to a fax machine of your choosing. Those businesses might even accept incoming faxes that they will forward to your machine through the Internet. They will probably expect payment for those services. |
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Windows XP and Faxing
Kath wrote:
I guess what I am looking for is some step-by-step instructions on how to connect everything ie/ modem, computer, etc. so I can begin faxing from my computer. "RobertVA" wrote: Kath wrote: I want to set up my computer for faxing with Windows XP but I am not sure what, if anything, I need to connect to my computer to set this up. Do I need a separate phone line that I have to connect to the back of the computer; separate from my existing high speed modem? I have printed instructions off the internet but I don't understand about the modem. Can anyone help? You need a combination dial-up/fax modem connected to an analog phone line. A few years ago just about any computer on the market came with an inexpensive version of that type of modem, but most late model computers include Ethernet connectors and/or wireless networking adapters instead of the dial-up/Fax modems. Some multifunction peripherals combine document scanning, printing and fax functions in a single external device. I've never had one and I am uncertain about their ability to transmit a document originating in the computer. If you receive your wired phone service bundled with DSL, fiber or digital cable television you might be able to connect the dial-up/fax modem to your telephone service through the same connections you would use for a regular telephone hand set. If you don't mind the occasional incoming fax the dial-up/fax modem can share a line with a regular telephone. You might be able to locate a business on the Internet than you can send a document to and will forward that document through their fax machine to a fax machine of your choosing. Those businesses might even accept incoming faxes that they will forward to your machine through the Internet. They will probably expect payment for those services. What is it that you don't understand? Most questions about Windows XP faxing will be answered at http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/FAQFAX.htm#_Toc88835131 (the information is still good, but some of the links may be outdated). Assuming that you have (a) a regular telephone line that you can use to make calls from a "normal" telephone and (b) a faxmodem in or connected to your computer, the steps a 0. Make sure your version of Windows is up-to-date. You should have Service Pack 3 installed. 1. Install fax software. This may be software that came with a faxmodem you bought or software that was pre-installed on your computer by the computer manufacturer or Windows XP Fax Services. Assuming that you want to use Windows XP Fax Services: Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Add/Remove Windows Components In the "Windows Components Wizard" that opens, check the box for Fax Services, click Next and follow directions. See FAQ #1 at the link above. 2. Connect a phone line with appropriate plugs between the input jack on your faxmodem and the wall outlet for your phone line. If you share your phone line with DSL, the line from the fax, in addition to all other telephone devices in the house, must be connected to the phone line using filters. -- Lem -- MS-MVP To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm |
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Windows XP and Faxing
Lem
I feel sure you appreciate what I am going to say, which is really for the benefit of Cath. Sharing a telephone line works for an occasional fax out. You can use the Microsoft Fax software for that but it is has limited features. The problems arise with the system distinguishing between incoming calls and incoming faxes. I use WinFax Pro, which in its day was the leading fax software. It still works well here but it is now very challenging to install and it needs a dedicated telephone line to avoid conflicts between cals and faxes. Fax software is now a past technology. Although I send and receive a lot of faxes the day is approaching when I will change over to emailing attachments to transmit documents to those I regularly correspond with. You might consider buying a simple scanner as then you get round the problem of not being able to transmit documents which have not been created on your computer. -- Hope this helps. Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lem wrote: Kath wrote: I guess what I am looking for is some step-by-step instructions on how to connect everything ie/ modem, computer, etc. so I can begin faxing from my computer. "RobertVA" wrote: Kath wrote: I want to set up my computer for faxing with Windows XP but I am not sure what, if anything, I need to connect to my computer to set this up. Do I need a separate phone line that I have to connect to the back of the computer; separate from my existing high speed modem? I have printed instructions off the internet but I don't understand about the modem. Can anyone help? You need a combination dial-up/fax modem connected to an analog phone line. A few years ago just about any computer on the market came with an inexpensive version of that type of modem, but most late model computers include Ethernet connectors and/or wireless networking adapters instead of the dial-up/Fax modems. Some multifunction peripherals combine document scanning, printing and fax functions in a single external device. I've never had one and I am uncertain about their ability to transmit a document originating in the computer. If you receive your wired phone service bundled with DSL, fiber or digital cable television you might be able to connect the dial-up/fax modem to your telephone service through the same connections you would use for a regular telephone hand set. If you don't mind the occasional incoming fax the dial-up/fax modem can share a line with a regular telephone. You might be able to locate a business on the Internet than you can send a document to and will forward that document through their fax machine to a fax machine of your choosing. Those businesses might even accept incoming faxes that they will forward to your machine through the Internet. They will probably expect payment for those services. What is it that you don't understand? Most questions about Windows XP faxing will be answered at http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/FAQFAX.htm#_Toc88835131 (the information is still good, but some of the links may be outdated). Assuming that you have (a) a regular telephone line that you can use to make calls from a "normal" telephone and (b) a faxmodem in or connected to your computer, the steps a 0. Make sure your version of Windows is up-to-date. You should have Service Pack 3 installed. 1. Install fax software. This may be software that came with a faxmodem you bought or software that was pre-installed on your computer by the computer manufacturer or Windows XP Fax Services. Assuming that you want to use Windows XP Fax Services: Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Add/Remove Windows Components In the "Windows Components Wizard" that opens, check the box for Fax Services, click Next and follow directions. See FAQ #1 at the link above. 2. Connect a phone line with appropriate plugs between the input jack on your faxmodem and the wall outlet for your phone line. If you share your phone line with DSL, the line from the fax, in addition to all other telephone devices in the house, must be connected to the phone line using filters. |
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