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    Sending/Receiving Faxes

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by orangepeel2, Dec 6, 2008.

  1. orangepeel2

    orangepeel2 Newbie

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    Hello

    I have a Dell Inspiron 1525.

    Can anyone tell me how I go about being able to send and receive faxes with this laptop?

    Thank You

    Steve
     
    orangepeel2, Dec 6, 2008
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  2. Hiker

    Hiker Notebook Deity

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    You'll need an all in one printer and a phone line. I use that to send and eFax (free program) to receive in email. You get a dedicated fax number.

    http://www.efax.com/efax-free
     
    Hiker, Dec 6, 2008
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    qhn Notebook User

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    what OS version do you have. Microsoft has built in Fax services in some of its windows versions. A modem line is then all that you need, to use your existent land line.

    cheers ...
     
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  4. orangepeel2

    orangepeel2 Newbie

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    Thanks for replying!

    Efax sounds interesting. I'll take a look. Though if I was not on the internet bit just had a phone line that is really the way I like to do it.

    I'm running Windows Vista. I checked the help area but there's no mention of fax software on it.

    Steve
     
    orangepeel2, Dec 6, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Windows Fax and Scan service is in Vista Business or Ultimate. efax would probably be your best bet if you don't have those versions.
     
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  6. orangepeel2

    orangepeel2 Newbie

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    Thanks atbnet. I'm running Vista Home edition, so that explains it.

    Thank you all
     
    orangepeel2, Dec 6, 2008
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    Doesn't Vista have an installable 'Fax Printer'? I know XP did. (In XP) all you had to do was add Fax as a printer.
     
    olyteddy, Dec 6, 2008
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    To be honest, I'm not sure if the fax software (BVRP) came with XP or the AIO printer. I would think the latter. It's possible to send docs, jpeg, etc so a printer/scanner isn't always needed.
     
    Hiker, Dec 6, 2008
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