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Fax using Home Phone Line?

Hi,

I have routine home phone line (with no fax capabilites) .. but I want to still send faxes using my computer thru this phone line... so I dont have to run here and there for faxes .. also if possible I want to receive faxes ...

I need therefore,

1) The method to do so ..
2) What number do I use to give to people to receive faxes ..

Thanks a lot.

Nirman

(( I use Windows XP Pro SP1 / 1.7 Ghz / 384 MB RAM ))

war1

If you have a fax / modem card, you can send FAX. YOu need a program like WinFax to run it.

If not, use an online FAX service like Easy FAX. This will cost money.

http://www.efax.com/

docengr

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I know efax but I am trying to make it free ...

Thanks ..

war1

docengr, there are no online free FAX service. Some come with a free trial period, but all charge money. If you have an old FAX / modem card, that is the way to go for free.

docengr

ASKER

I do have a fax modem ..

"USB Communicator" V.92 Faxmodem with Voicemail and caller ID

is there a way ..

(( I am not inerested in the online faxers ... I tried efax before ... I used it a lot actually for free to send faxes by washing the OS ... but receving was a problem .. and they are nasty about ads .. lol ))

war1

If you have not done so already, install the Fax / Modem in your compute. Plug the phone line in.

Get a FAX program. There may be one in your computer or on your operating disk.

http://www.slipstick.com/addins/services/fax.htm

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Huseyin1

Hi

Do a search for free fax software and download it, then follow instructions and setup the software as needed, in putting your area code etc.

H

Kenneniah

Windows XP has a built in fax service. If not listed in the start menu where turn123 mentioned, go to Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, select Add/Remove Windows Components, and in there select Fax Services.