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13.1 What is Internet Fax (iFax)?
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Using
the
In
te
rn
et
to
Send
and
Receive F
axes
13.1.2
The Differences Between iFax and Fac-
simile Features
This section describes the differences between iFax and facsimile features.
iFax Can Do the Following for You
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Reduces transmission cost
As iFax transmit the data via Intranet or Internet, the transmission cost can be
saved, compared to the usual facsimile transmission. You can also use iFax to
communicate via the fax gateway with the facsimile machine that does not sup-
port the iFax feature.
This feature sends faxes as E-mails to iFax-installed machines that are con-
nected to the network via the Internet. When faxes are received, the iFax-
installed machine (fax gateway) converts them into faxes and forwards them to
the specified facsimile. This feature is useful to save on transmission cost if the
sender and recipient of the fax transmission are in the local call area.
The E-mail received in the iFax-installed machine will be forwarded as a fax document with a mail
header and attachment.
For details on the fax gateway feature, see “13.4.2 Sending Faxes to Recipients as Relay Centers”
(P. 284).
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Flow of iFax
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Flow of a facsimile machine
Notice
Scanning
Machine
E-mail
E-mail
Internet
The E-mail will be changed to
a facsimile document
(Local call charge area)
Telephone line
Facsimile
transmission
Facsimile
machine
Prints
Notice
Notice
(fax gateway)
Machine
equipped
with iFax
Scanning
(Sending)
Facsimile machine
Facsimile machine
Telephone line
(Receiving)
Subject to telephone charge
Prints
Notice
Notice