How to Receive a Fax
You can receive a fax with a standalone fax machine, an all-in-one printer/scanner/fax, an Internet fax service or a fax software program installed on your computer. Follow these steps to do any of the above.
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Things You'll Need
- Internet access or a phone line
- Fax machine
- Faxing software
- Internet faxing service
Instructions
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Using a Fax Machine
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Check that you have properly loaded the fax machine's toner or ink cartridges. Confirm that the machine has enough paper.
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Connect the fax machine to a working phone line.
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Turn on the fax. Most machines are ready to receive when they are powered on. When someone transmits a fax to you, wait for the document to finish printing. Retrieve it after it arrives in the output tray.
Using an Internet Fax Service
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Select a software program such as Winfax Pro or choose an Internet fax service.
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Install and configure the fax program or service. Use the default settings at first. Later, you can modify the settings for your specific needs.
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The fax program or service will run in the background on your computer. When a fax arrives, a visual prompt or tone will notify you. Click on the prompt or open the fax program or service to read the incoming fax.
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Tips & Warnings
Compare Internet faxing services and select the one that best suits your needs.
Online faxing will save you long-distance charges.
Some computer faxing software requires a fax modem.
