
Sending a fax using the computer
Faxing from a computer lets you send electronic documents without leaving your desk. This gives you the flexibility of
faxing documents directly from software programs.
For Windows users
Notes:
•
In order to perform this function from your computer, you must use the PostScript printer driver for your printer.
•
Verify that the fax option is installed in the printer driver.
1
With a file open, click
File
.
2
Click
Properties
,
Preferences
,
Options
, or
Setup
.
3
Click the
Other Options
tab, and then click
Fax
.
4
On the Fax screen, type the name and number of the fax recipient.
5
Click
OK
, and then click
OK
again.
6
Click
OK
.
For Mac OS X version 10.2 and 10.3 users
1
With a document open, choose
File
>
.
2
From the print options pop-up menu, choose
Job Routing
.
3
Select
Fax
, and then enter the recipient name, number, and other information as needed.
4
Click
.
For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later users
1
With a document open, choose
File
>
.
2
From the PDF pop-up menu, choose
Fax PDF
.
3
Type the fax number in the To field, and enter other information as needed.
4
Click
Fax
.
If you receive an error, "No fax modems were found", follow these directions to add your printer as a fax:
a
From the Printer pop-up menu, choose
Add Printer
.
b
Select the printer from the dialog that appears.
c
From the Print Using pop-up menu, choose
Select a driver to use
.
d
From the list, choose your printer fax model, and then click
Add
.
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