Fax From Computer
by Matt Gerchow
Traditional fax is considered old technology by tech savvy individuals, but for a lot of people, it still remains a necessary resource due to its many advantages. However, you could join the internet revolution opting to send fax from computer. Here is how to do it.
Sending A Fax Using Windows 7
If you are using Windows 7, click on the Start tab then go to All Programs. There, you will find Windows Fax and Scan, select it and press ENTER.
Confirm that the there is a connection between the computer and the telephone, then find New Fax on the upper left corner of the toolbar and click on it.
A form for New Fax will appear which you should complete by keying in the destination number. Type in a message and attach the documents you want to send.
After that is done, click on the Send button.
If you are using an online-based faxing service, a copy will be sent to your email.
Benefits Of Faxing
Fax from computer has a number of benefits as outlined below
1.You do not need a dedicated phone line when you are beginning to send faxes over the Internet. A connection is enough.
2.Using the faxing services is much cheaper than the cost of maintaining a dedicated telephone line.
3.You would not have to worry about the safety of the documents you are sending online, as they are encrypted while sending.
4.Most online fax providers store messages for about 12 months. Therefore, you would be able to retrieve the message from them should the need arise. The faxes are sent to your email anyway, so you would always have backup copies.
5.Online services also allow you to send multiple faxes at the same time, though most of them limit the recipients to five.
Fax from computer is a time and money saving resource. It is fast becoming popular and it shows how old technology can be reworked to fit in this fast growing technological era to answer consumers needs.
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Sending A Fax Using Windows 7
If you are using Windows 7, click on the Start tab then go to All Programs. There, you will find Windows Fax and Scan, select it and press ENTER.
Confirm that the there is a connection between the computer and the telephone, then find New Fax on the upper left corner of the toolbar and click on it.
A form for New Fax will appear which you should complete by keying in the destination number. Type in a message and attach the documents you want to send.
After that is done, click on the Send button.
If you are using an online-based faxing service, a copy will be sent to your email.
Benefits Of Faxing
Fax from computer has a number of benefits as outlined below
1.You do not need a dedicated phone line when you are beginning to send faxes over the Internet. A connection is enough.
2.Using the faxing services is much cheaper than the cost of maintaining a dedicated telephone line.
3.You would not have to worry about the safety of the documents you are sending online, as they are encrypted while sending.
4.Most online fax providers store messages for about 12 months. Therefore, you would be able to retrieve the message from them should the need arise. The faxes are sent to your email anyway, so you would always have backup copies.
5.Online services also allow you to send multiple faxes at the same time, though most of them limit the recipients to five.
Fax from computer is a time and money saving resource. It is fast becoming popular and it shows how old technology can be reworked to fit in this fast growing technological era to answer consumers needs.
Test drive RingCentral and fax free for 30 days