xp fax capabilities

R

RB

Still not clear about receiving and sending faxes..... I'm set up with XP
and DSL.

1. Can my computer receive faxes sent to me, without previous arrangement,
anytime my computer is online? What about when offline? (What I'm really
asking here is whether or not XP fax is like having a dedicated fax machine
online 24/7)

2. When someone sends me a fax, do they just use the same phone line my
computer is hooked to?

3. Doesn't an incoming fax tie up the phone line, for voice/conversation
purposes? We use one phone line, as it is, for phone calls and simultaneous
computer activity (which is one of the big benefits of going to DSL over
dialup; i.e, dialup ties up the phone line).

4. If incoming faxes come in over our normal phone line, how does the fax
get to the right place? (We have phones and a hi speed modem all on the one
phone line). How does the fax know to get to the computer modem?

5. I assume sending faxes requires the phone line be clear of other voice
traffic. Is this correct? Or, can the computer send out faxes over phone
conversations on the line?
 
C

Carey Frisch [MVP]

Unlike most dial-up modems, a DSL modem is not capable
of connecting to fax machines, so you cannot send or receive faxes
directly.

Consider purchasing a regular fax machine and connect it to your phone
line.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Still not clear about receiving and sending faxes..... I'm set up with XP
| and DSL.
|
| 1. Can my computer receive faxes sent to me, without previous arrangement,
| anytime my computer is online? What about when offline? (What I'm really
| asking here is whether or not XP fax is like having a dedicated fax machine
| online 24/7)
|
| 2. When someone sends me a fax, do they just use the same phone line my
| computer is hooked to?
|
| 3. Doesn't an incoming fax tie up the phone line, for voice/conversation
| purposes? We use one phone line, as it is, for phone calls and simultaneous
| computer activity (which is one of the big benefits of going to DSL over
| dialup; i.e, dialup ties up the phone line).
|
| 4. If incoming faxes come in over our normal phone line, how does the fax
| get to the right place? (We have phones and a hi speed modem all on the one
| phone line). How does the fax know to get to the computer modem?
|
| 5. I assume sending faxes requires the phone line be clear of other voice
| traffic. Is this correct? Or, can the computer send out faxes over phone
| conversations on the line?
|
|
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| Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
| Version: 6.0.556 / Virus Database: 348 - Release Date: 12/27/2003
|
|
 
R

RB

I definitely needed to know this.

What I now have is a dedicated 24/7 fax machine on a dedicated phone line.
I was wondering if I could eliminate the fax machine and dedicated line by
using computer fax. So, started looking into the XP "built-in" fax feature.

However, it's already looking like the computer fax isn't the way for me to
go.
 
N

Norm

To send and receive faxes on your computer you need a modem card or an
external modem. There are websites that provide the service for a fee.
 
D

Daven

I definitely needed to know this.

What I now have is a dedicated 24/7 fax machine on a dedicated phone line.
I was wondering if I could eliminate the fax machine and dedicated line by
using computer fax. So, started looking into the XP "built-in" fax feature.

However, it's already looking like the computer fax isn't the way for me to
go.


My wife works from home. She gets lots of FAXs and needs to be on the
phone a lot. After trying several schemes, we ended up with two
lines. The "regular " that we use for the house phone and my wife's
work - and a second line for adsl and a regular FAX. The 24/7 FAX and
dsl do not interfere with each other. I can also make regular phone
calls over the dsl line if I need to. Since any outgoing FAXs are
normally local, the second line can be on the least expensive POTS
service.

Dave N
 
J

jakebrake

If it's any help, I use "Ringcentral Smartfax Pro Edition and Clearfax Pro
for Windows" all versions windows. Just type ringcentral in your browser and
check it out.Yes I still have to use my regular modem along with my dsl. But
there are so many things you can do like drag/drop/fax.etc.
 

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