How to Send a Fax Without a Fax Machine

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If you need to send a fax to someone but don't have a fax machine, don't worry. You can send faxes online by using an Internet faxing service provider. These providers often charge a fee for their services, but check around -- some offer free trials that will allow you to send a free fax or two.

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  Choose an Internet faxing service provider and create an account. Most services charge around $10 a month for online faxing, but many different plans are usually available.
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  Prepare the document that you need to fax. Make sure that it is filled out completely and signed, if necessary.
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  Scan the document with your scanner or all-in-one printer. Save the file as a .pdf, .doc, .tif or .jpg -- whatever your provider requires.
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  Follow the instructions from your Internet faxing service provider and upload your saved document or image. Once the file is uploaded, follow the directions to send your fax.

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Comments

lamar.wallace3 Dec 06, 2011
can I get the steps of gettin faxing website, and do you have to pay for it?
moneydoc Feb 10, 2009
Great to have a resource for my business clients to use when I request that they send a fax, thanks for the heads up!
Kim Marie Jan 06, 2008
All good resources, I have used a few. It's nice because you do not have to tie up the phone!
Amanda Smith Dec 19, 2007
Wow, I had no idea they had faxing services online!

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