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Smackre · 01-03-2004, 01:39 AM

im lookin for a way to Fax with a cable connection.. Yes i could install a regular modem in my computer and use it to Fax but i realy dont want to. Id rather finda way to just do it threw a program that does sumtin like email to Fax or cable Faxing....i looked on google and on download.com with no luck....

Well thanks for the help guys )

charliex · 01-03-2004, 03:27 PM

you mean something like http://www.efax.com ?

Smackre · 01-04-2004, 05:06 PM

dont you half to pay for efax monthly. Id much rather find a program that is a onetime purchance.

Tirian · 01-05-2004, 12:00 PM

Ultimately - in order to communicate with a fax machine, you will need to use a dial up modem. Since fax machines do not connect to the internet or use IP they must be dialed to.

Places like efax probably have a bank of modems, and they get your fax via the software, and send it out to fax machines with their modems.

Since fax machines do not connect to the internet, I don't see how there could be software written to send faxes through cable to fax machines.

Great Scott · 01-06-2004, 02:47 AM

Looked on google myself and found this http://www.savetz.com/fax/

I'm not sure exactly what your needs are, but there are many free services that might suit them...

Harshaw · 05-08-2004, 11:17 AM

Has anyone tried efax? Is it pretty reliable? I'm going to be job hunting soon and it would be nice if I could avoid 20 trips to kinko's to use their fax machine.

cliche · 05-09-2004, 04:24 AM

Remote Printer - it's an amazing service which will turn an email into a fax for you (for free). I've used it a number of times over here in the UK and it definitely works.

If you want to send something more complicated than plain text, check out the 'client software' section.

01-03-2004, 01:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Smackre Addict Join Date: Jun 2003	Fax with cable im lookin for a way to Fax with a cable connection.. Yes i could install a regular modem in my computer and use it to Fax but i realy dont want to. Id rather finda way to just do it threw a program that does sumtin like email to Fax or cable Faxing....i looked on google and on download.com with no luck.... Well thanks for the help guys )

05-08-2004, 11:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Harshaw Is mad at you. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bored in Sacramento	Has anyone tried efax? Is it pretty reliable? I'm going to be job hunting soon and it would be nice if I could avoid 20 trips to kinko's to use their fax machine. __________________ This too shall pass.

05-09-2004, 04:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
cliche Rookie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK	Remote Printer - it's an amazing service which will turn an email into a fax for you (for free). I've used it a number of times over here in the UK and it definitely works. If you want to send something more complicated than plain text, check out the 'client software' section. __________________ I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones. -- John Cage (1912 - 1992)

01-03-2004, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Hollywood	you mean something like http://www.efax.com ?

01-04-2004, 05:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Smackre Addict Join Date: Jun 2003	dont you half to pay for efax monthly. Id much rather find a program that is a onetime purchance.

01-05-2004, 12:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tirian Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada	Ultimately - in order to communicate with a fax machine, you will need to use a dial up modem. Since fax machines do not connect to the internet or use IP they must be dialed to. Places like efax probably have a bank of modems, and they get your fax via the software, and send it out to fax machines with their modems. Since fax machines do not connect to the internet, I don't see how there could be software written to send faxes through cable to fax machines.

01-06-2004, 02:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Great Scott Insane Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In a huge maze just trying to find my cheese	Looked on google myself and found this http://www.savetz.com/fax/ I'm not sure exactly what your needs are, but there are many free services that might suit them...