What is a Fax?

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What is a Fax?

Answers
papaphonic: A fax is an electronically transmitted document. Once
upon a time, paper was put through a scanner that would send the fax
to another machine that would print it out. While these units are
still in use, many faxes are maintained only as electronic files to
save money and paper.
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How to Send a Fax from a Computer


Send a Fax From a Computer
Sending a fax from your computer requires a fax modem and that your
operating system be configured to allow you to send and receive faxes.
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
• Microsoft Word
• Fax Software
To Send a Fax From Fax Software
1. 1
Prepare the document that you want to fax.
2. 2
Prepare a fax cover sheet, if desired.
3. 3
Open your fax software - such as Microsoft Fax or Microsoft Exchange.
4. 4
Look for an icon or menu command that allows you to send a fax - such
as Send New and Send Fax. Click on that item.
5. 5
Follow instructions for entering the fax number of the recipient and
any other requested information. Be sure to include area codes and
long-distance information if needed.
6. 6
Indicate whether you wish to send a cover sheet.
7. 7
When asked to attach the file, follow instructions to attach the file
that you want to fax.
8. 8
When ready, click Send. The fax will begin to compile the information
and, when ready, will dial the remote fax machine.
9. 9
When the connection is made, the fax will be sent.
To Fax From Your Word Processing Program
10. 1
Some software products, such as Microsoft Word, allow you to fax a
document without opening your fax software.
11. 2
Open the document that you want to fax.
12. 3
From the File menu, select Print. The Print window opens.
13. 4
Instead of printing to your default printer, look for an option that
allows you to Print to Fax. Select this option and click Print.
14. 5
You will be asked to provide the recipient's fax number and other
assorted information as with a fax program.
15. 6
The fax message compiles, the modem dials. If the connection is made
with the other modem, the fax will be sent.


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How to Use a Fax Machine
By an eHow Contributor

Use a Fax Machine
Faxing is an efficient way to quickly send documents that you don't
have time to mail or the technology to scan. It is still the preferred
method for sending signed documents. Fax machines can be confusing at
first, however, using a personal fax machine does not have to be
intimidating.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
1. 1
Create a cover letter to use saying who the document is for and from
as well as the intended fax number and your phone number. This alerts
the office or home the fax is sent to who it is intended for. Place
cover letter on top of your documents and insert them into the fax
machine feeder facing in the direction the machine specifies.
2. 2
Enter the fax number into the machine. There will be a number pad just
like a phone on the fax machine. Carefully type in the number so you
do not make any mistakes, as it is difficult to know when you have
dialed a wrong fax number.
3. 3
Hit the send key once you have properly entered all of the numbers
into the machine. This will initiate the sending of the documents. The
send key should be larger than the others and easy to locate.
Traditionally, it is placed next to or below the keypad.
4. 4
Wait for your documents to pass through the machine and collect them
when finished. Whatever you are sending will pass through a series of
rollers that feed it through the machine and copy it digitally.
5. 5
Look for a confirmation page to print. This will tell you whether or
not your fax successfully went through.