How to Send a Free Fax With DSL in Windows Vista Over the Internet

Fax machines still require voice lines to transmit data.

Faxing from your house used to require either a voice modem or an actual fax machine. Windows Vista still has the options to send faxes but requires a voice line. Send faxes using your DSL internet connection by uploading the documents to an online fax server.

Things You'll Need

• Scanner

Instructions

1. Scan your document. Save the file to a .doc format, or scan the papers and save as a .pdf format.

2. Upload the file to a free, internet fax service, such as Fax Zero, MyFax, or Got Free Fax. Click "Choose File," and locate the file. Click "Open."

3. Input your information in the "Sender" section, and the recipients information in the "Receiver" section. The phone numbers need to include the area code and number.

4. Choose a cover page, if the option is present. Click "Send Free Fax Now." You will receive an email confirmation of the fax being sent or a failure message. The process takes 5 to 30 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• The free options are limited. Websites that offer free faxing usually offer subscription services for unlimited or premier faxing.

• DSL modems are incapable of sending to a fax machine. You must have a wired-phone line to be able to send a fax from your computer if you choose to not use the internet fax services.

Resources

• Fax Zero
• MyFax
• Got Free Fax