faxing/calling on same phone line

[lenr]

Windows XP fax capability is engaged. It can't
distinguish between incoming fax and incoming voice call.
All incoming is identified as fax, and voice calls are
impossible to conduct due to fax noise interference.
Is there a phone line hookup change or Windows fax setup
change that would permit use of one phone line for fax
and voice?

 

[Cerridwen]

Windows XP fax capability is engaged. It can't
distinguish between incoming fax and incoming voice call.
All incoming is identified as fax, and voice calls are
impossible to conduct due to fax noise interference.
Is there a phone line hookup change or Windows fax setup
change that would permit use of one phone line for fax
and voice?

Windows XP does not support Distinctive Ring. You would need to speak to
your phone company about having a second line installed.

 

[Jim]

-----Original Message-----
Windows XP fax capability is engaged. It can't
distinguish between incoming fax and incoming voice call.
All incoming is identified as fax, and voice calls are
impossible to conduct due to fax noise interference.
Is there a phone line hookup change or Windows fax setup
change that would permit use of one phone line for fax
and voice?
.

Hello
I have the same problem, all I can find out is you just
have to go into the options and turn off the incoming fax
until I am ready to receive. If you find something
different then post it for me
Thank You
Jim

 

[David]

-----Original Message-----
Windows XP fax capability is engaged. It can't
distinguish between incoming fax and incoming voice call.
All incoming is identified as fax, and voice calls are
impossible to conduct due to fax noise interference.
Is there a phone line hookup change or Windows fax setup
change that would permit use of one phone line for fax
and voice?
.

I suspect you need to pay for an 'IDENT-CALL' feature (or
whatever your local telecomm calls it) to provide a
second tone on the same physical phone line for your fax.

 

[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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