[muglo] Re: Receiving faxes via computer

So you have two phone lines running into your house?

A fax is no different from any other phone call. If you are 'on line'
-- with a fax, modem (internet) or voice call -- you cannot receive a
fax on that line!

As for having two lines -- most of Ontario's population now has ADSL
service unless you happen to be living outside of residential areas.
Check with your service provider for alternatives because a high speed
connection would cost you as much as having a phone line + Sympatico
dial-up service.

Eric.

On 31/05/06, Theresa Roth <theresaroth@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Theresa writes:
> Thank you.
>
> Do I need to be =B3on-line=B2 or =B3off-line=B2 to receive faxes on my co=
mputer?
>
> I have dial-up only so the digital and voice signal do not ride on the sa=
me
> line. I have two phone lines for internet purposes. In other words, 100% =
of
> my waking hours, while at home, the second line is engaged for internet
> access.
>
>
>
> > Quick & dirty way to find the fax settings (OS X 10.4):
> >
> > 1. press command-space
> > 2. type 'receive faxes'
> > 3. select Print & Fax (probably the only hit)
> > 4. select the Fax tab if not selected
> > 5. turn on 'Receive faxes on this computer'
> > 6. set receiving preferences, making sure that your fax answers before
> > your answering machine kicks in (unless you don't want to receive
> > faxes, in which case I'd question why you're turning on your fax ;-)
> > 7. connect your computer's modem port to the phone line
> >
> > If you're not on 10.4, replace 1 & 2 with
> > - open System Preferences...
> >
> > Eric.
> >
> > On 31/05/06, Dave Bonhoff <gtidave@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >> > When in finder, press Command-?.  In the resulting Mac Help window,
> >> > type 'receive fax' into the search window in the upper right hand
> >> > corner and press return.  For me in Tiger (OS X.4.6), the third topi=
c
> >> > listed was the most informative.  This is the result:
> >> >
> >> > Setting up your Mac to receive faxes
> >> > You can receive a fax on your computer, and then save it to disk,
> >> > email it to someone, or print it. You'll be able to receive faxes
> >> > even if you aren't around and aren't logged in to your computer.
> >> >
> >> > To receive faxes, your computer must:
> >> >
> >> > Be connected to an open phone line. No one can be using the phone
> >> > line to connect to the Internet or make a call.
> >> > Not be in sleep mode.
> >> > Your computer can still receive faxes automatically when the login
> >> > window is displayed.
> >> >
> >> > Open System Preferences, click Print & Fax, and then click Faxing.
> >> > Select "Receive faxes on this computer," and choose the number of
> >> > rings before your computer answers a fax.
> >> > If you want to receive faxes automatically, make sure your computer
> >> > answers the phone before any other device that may be connected to
> >> > it, such as a phone answering machine.
> >> > If don't want to receive faxes automatically, set the number of ring=
s
> >> > to the highest number possible, and use the Fax status menu to
> >> > receive faxes manually.
> >> > If you want to control your computer's fax functions from the menu
> >> > bar, select "Show fax status in menu bar."
> >> > If you don't want to receive faxes automatically, you must select
> >> > this option. If you receive faxes automatically, you may want to
> >> > select this option so you can view status information more easily.
> >> > Type your fax number in the My Fax Number field.
> >> > This is used to identify your computer when you send or receive a fa=
x.
> >> > Choose what to do with the fax after it arrives.
> >> > You can save it as an image file, email it to someone, and print it
> >> > to a printer.
> >> > To receive a fax manually, wait for the phone to ring, and choose
> >> > Answer Now from the Fax status menu
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Again, this is from Tiger, so your results may vary.  Please note
> >> > that as mentioned, call answer and call waiting services on your
> >> > phone line may cause conflicts.  If this is something you wish to do
> >> > occasionally only, then you can enable fax receiving only when
> >> > required or only manually.  Please also be sure to enter your fax
> >> > number (or phone number) in the correct spot as it is legally requir=
ed.
> >> >
> >> > Dave
> >> >
> >> > On 30-May-06, at 10:21, Theresa Roth wrote:
> >> >
> >>> > > Hello,
> >>> > > How do I receive faxes via computer?
> >>> > >
> >>> > > I know that to send a fax, I cannot be on-line simultaneously (di=
al-
> >>> > > up only
> >>> > > in this rural pocket).
> >>> > >
> >>> > > PowerBook G4
> >>> > > OS/X 10.3.9
> >>> > >
> >>> > > Theresa
> >> >
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