How to Send a Fax From a Computer

Sending a fax from your computer requires a fax modem and that its operating system to be configured lets you send and receive faxes

To send a fax, fax software

Step1 Prepare the document you want to fax.

Step2 Prepare a fax cover sheet, if desired.

Step3 Open your fax software - like Microsoft Fax or Microsoft Exchange.

Step4 Look an icon or menu command that lets you send a fax - as New Mail and Fax Mail. Click on that topic.

Step5 Follow instructions for entering the recipient's fax number and any other information requested. Be sure to include area codes and long-distance information if necessary.

Step6 Indicate if you want to send a cover.

Step7 When asked to attach the file, follow the instructions to attach the file you want to fax.

Step 8 When ready, click Submit. The fax begin to gather information and, when ready, will mark the remote fax machine.

Step9 When the connection is made, the fax was sent.

To fax from your word processing program

Step1 Some software products like Microsoft Word, let you fax a document without opening its fax software.

Step2 Open the document you want to fax.

Step3 From the File menu, select Print. Print window opens.

Step4 Instead print your default printer, look for an option that lets you print to fax. Select this option and click Print.

Step5 You will be asked to provide the recipient fax number and other information as a variety program with a fax.

Step6 The compiles message fax modem brand. If the connection is made with the other modem, the fax was sent.