How To Set Up Microsoft Windows Online Fax Software, Printer and Service

May 24, 2009 · Filed Under How To and Online Tutorials · 1 Comment 
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How to set up Microsoft fax program and software? How to send fax with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista and Seven 7 build in fax service and printer? Just like Windows XP, Microsoft has a build in fax feature for Windows Vista, by setting up the fax software; you can send a fax with Microsoft Vista without the need of a physical stand-alone fax machine. Below is a simple tutorial on how to set up your Vista Fax and Scan program. Requirement for Windows Fax and Scan:

  • Phone modem (Included in most laptop)
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Vista Ultimate.

Please take note local charges apply depending on your telephone provider term and conditions. Fax services operates under the 56Kbps modem, by adding too many large documents to a single fax might increase the amount of time for transmission. It is advisable to split the documents into smaller fragments to save time and cost.

Windows Fax and Scan is an integrated faxing and scanning application included in some versions of the Windows Vista operating system. Windows XP includes Fax Console instead. With Windows Fax and Scan users can send and receive faxes, fax or email scanned documents and forward faxes as email attachments from the computer.

WFS support one-click scanning of documents from locally connected scanners, network-connected scanners and multifunction devices. Even though this can be used for most types of documents, WFS is optimized for scanning, viewing and storing text documents. Windows Photo Gallery can better suit for scanning photos and pictures and can store them in the Pictures folder.


How To Set Up Microsoft Windows Online Fax Software, Printer and Service

How To Set Up Microsoft Windows Online Fax Software, Printer and Service

How to Set Up Microsoft Windows Fax Program:

  • Step 1 – Connect your telephone line jack to your computer’s dial-up modem.
  • Step 2 – Click the “Start” button, select “All Programs,” and then select “Windows Fax and Scan.”
  • Step 3 – If this your first time sending a fax, the ‘Fax Setup Wizard’ will appear to guide you. Follow the on screen step by step instruction to set up your computer to send and receive faxes.
  • Step 4 – Once you’re done with the wizard, the fax program will appear, click “Tools”, and in the dropdown menu select “Fax Accounts” and click on “Add” to complete the process of establishing the fax connection.
  • Step 5 – To send a fax, select “New Fax” on the toolbar and enter a recipient and fax number when the window opens. In The “To” field in the fax window is linked to addresses stored in Outlook or in the Windows Address Book so it can easily retrieve your contact’s fax number and enter it in this field. Manually enter the name and number if it’s not in the address book.
  • Step 6 – Enter your fax message into the text box, once done, hit the “Send” button. Congratulation, you’ve sent a fax in Windows Vista.
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GFI FAXmaker, Microsoft Windows Network Fax Server Software and Appliance

April 11, 2009 · Filed Under Software · 3 Comments 
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Which is the best Microsoft Windows fax server software? How to send faxes via email? Where to download fax server appliance? How do I set up a fax to email server?

GFI FAXmaker is a network fax server software for small business solutions, it integrates with your mail server, thus allowing users to send and receive faxes and sms using their email client such as outlook or thunderbird. It does not stop there, it comes with a powerful archiving technology where all emails and sms are stored and are retrievable via network. Download free 30days full trial version of GFI FAXmaker.

GFI FAXmaker is the leading fax server in the small to medium sized business market. We make sending and receiving faxes an efficient, simple and cost effective process. The problems with manual faxing: printing out the document, walking to the fax machine, waiting for the fax to go through, not to mention the cost of fax machine supplies and repair, are solved. GFI FAXmaker allows users to send and receive faxes directly from their email client.

GFI FAXmaker Small Business Server Fax Features:

  • SMS/texting gateway allows users to send SMS/text messages from their desktop
  • Junk fax filter
  • Send faxes from any application
  • Receive faxes in your email client – in fax or PDF format
  • Allows you to send/receive faxes via your handheld or mobile
  • Supports Outlook Contacts
  • Attach Office documents, PDF, HTML and other files

GFI FAXmaker Network Fax Server Screenshots:

GFI FAXmaker, Microsoft Windows Network Fax Server Software and Appliance

GFI FAXmaker, Microsoft Windows Network Fax Server Software and Appliance

GFI FAXmaker, Microsoft Windows Network Fax Server Software and Appliance

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