Ingit wrote:
: OK. just sent my first fax! looks like it's working. Now, one last
: question. Does the fax applet have to stay open to automatically
: receive?
No. It will open on first ring if it is set to auto receive or may be
minimized to monitor.
TonyS
:
:
: :: Ingit wrote:
::: Great. I'll give this a shot. Thanks!
::
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306550
::
:::
::: :::: Hi,
::::
:::: Yes, right-click the fax in the Printers folder, select properties.
:::: Go to the Devices tab and click properties. On the Recieve tab,
:::: once enabled you can set it to answer on fewer rings than the
:::: regular fax machine.
::::
:::: --
:::: Best of Luck,
::::
:::: Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
::::
:::: Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
::::
:::: Windows help -
www.rickrogers.org
::::
:::: ::::: OK. My fax machine can be set to answer up to 8 rings. Can I set
::::: my computer to answer at say, 4 rings. This way if my computer
::::: off, the fax will then answer. Does certain software have this
::::: capability, I'm looking at Winfax Pro, for example? Does Windows
::::: native fax application do this? I'm sure I can Sys restore if
::::: things get too bad, but.....you never know. I really want to do my
::::: homework before starting this procedure, I'd be in a world of hurt
::::: if I screw up the system that I plan on doing this to.
:::::
::::: Really appreciate ya'll taking the time to help out!!
:::::
:::::
::::: :::::: It would seem easier to just turn off the printer. Then just
:::::: print/delete
:::::: from the printer status window prior to turning it on again.
::::::
:::::: BPL
::::::
:::::: "Ingit" wrote:
::::::
::::::: I understand about the line sharing. What I'm trying to
::::::: accomplish is to
::::::: have all incoming faxes go to the computer for printing later.
::::::: How can I
::::::: make sure the fax doesn't answer immediatly and start printing.
::::::: My thinking
::::::: is to shut the fax off, and turn it on when needed. does this
::::::: sound plausible?
:::::::
:::::::
::::::: :::::::: Ingit wrote:
::::::::: Is it possible to use both WinXP and and external Fax machine
::::::::: at the same time? I'd like to be able to send (if i created
::::::::: the fax) and receive faxes, store them on the computer and
::::::::: only print them if needed. I still need the capability to
::::::::: send documents throughthe fax machine itself. I have a
::::::::: dedicted phone line, if this helps. any pointers, or
::::::::: information sources sure would be appreciated.
:::::::::
::::::::: TIA
:::::::::
::::::::: Ingit
:::::::: Just for starters they can not use the same phone line at same
:::::::: time. They must take turns. Then which will answer for
:::::::: incoming? The built-in
:::::::: XP fax service works but is not very good. So third part
:::::::: software or internet fax service may be considered. Sorry not
:::::::: much help.
:::::::: TonyS
