Windows Fax Service requires the fax configuration in Microsoft^® Fax Console. Instead of a fax machine, you can use a modem and scanner to send or receive faxes from your computer. The modem and scanner have no specific requirements.

More Information on Configuring Windows Faxes in Windows XP or, alternately you can go to Start menu - Help and Support - search for fax and relevant articles will appear.

Windows Fax Service is usually activated for specific documents using Associated File entries or used as a default option that may be overridden by the Associated File.

More information on Windows Fax Service and Associated Files see Reserved Names.

Click Add New, Edit or Delete button to change the recipient lists.

More information on Recipient Properties.

Click the More button to configure Fax Service settings and cover page.

In the Settings tab, enter sender information Sender name, Sender department and Sender company.

Three options are provided by Schedule: Immediately, Off peak and At specified time (Date and Time required).

Notify informs the sender about the delivery by selecting a notification method and Email address. The available notification methods are:

• Do not notify
• Email to sender - requires a special SMTP notification process.

  More information on Auto-Notification Program

• Email to inbox - only works with Microsoft^® Exchange.
  

In the Cover Page tab,

Select a pre-prepared cover page from the Cover Page menu.

• Click "..." button to browse the cover page for Windows Fax Service. To create a fax cover page, go to Start - All Programs - Accessories - Communications - Fax - Fax Cover Page Editor.

  

   
• To add a default message to the cover page, either enter directly into the Message Text Area or check Load from file to select a text file from your machine.

  Note: Cover pages are more normally supplied as Associated File entries.

  

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