Things You'll Need:
- Fax Software
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Step 1
Open your fax software (Microsoft Fax, Microsoft Exchange or other faxing software that you may be using).
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Step 2
Locate an icon or menu command that allows you to receive faxes (Receive, Incoming, etc.).
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Step 3
Click on the icon or menu command that sets your computer to receive.
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Step 4
Avoid lifting the telephone receiver when you hear the incoming ring.
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Step 5
Click on Answer Now. The fax will begin downloading.
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Step 6
When the incoming fax is received, go to the Inbox to open, read or print your fax.
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Step 1
Open your fax software (Microsoft Fax, Microsoft Exchange or other faxing software that you may be using).
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Step 2
Locate an icon or menu command that allows you to receive faxes. Look for an option that allows you to receive faxes automatically. Set that option.
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Step 3
When there is an incoming fax, the phone will ring. If the receiver is not lifted, the fax will download onto your computer. You will not have to click Answer.
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Step 4
Retrieve received faxes from your software's Inbox.










Comments
michaelgrant said
on 5/26/2009 it is much easier to use an internet fax service then a fax software.try http://popfax.com
freezone said
on 3/7/2009 Remember - you must have the proper hardware for this to work. Not all people have fax modems these days. The alternative is to use one of the many online fax services - some of them are absolutely free. You can find more info about computer faxing at http://computerfaxing.org
ginainmo said
on 11/15/2008 We have Windows Vista. We can send a fax from our computer but we can not Receive. Why is this?
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Windows ME will remove your fax capability - and not replace it. If you use FAX, don't get Windows ME.