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  • Sending and receiving faxes on your computer is an easy way to correspond with businesses, services or customers. Faxing is a necessity when requesting signed paper documentation with a fast turnaround time, otherwise not permissible via email, web-based file transfer or mail. Depending on the sensitivity of the documents, number of pages in the fax, and frequency of sending and receiving faxes, individuals and businesses can purchase plans through web-based fax agencies to suit their needs.

    Computer Systems

    The first requirement for sending a fax from your computer is internet connection. Each computer faxing service will have differing file specifications for transmitting. These requirements can include file types (.doc, .pdf, .rtf, .txt) and page count restrictions;. Some one-time free faxing services allow users to type text without attached documents.

    Getting a Fax Number

    Some free internet faxing companies allow outgoing faxes to be sent using their bank of existing fax numbers. This is commonly used for individuals or businesses who send, but do not receive faxes. Companies or individuals who send and receive faxes frequently can be assigned their own fax number, and purchase a plan reflective of the frequency of their needs.

    Email Options

    Some companies or individuals use email to send documents that would otherwise be sent via fax. This method includes scanning or photographing paperwork and attaching it to an email. This allows the recipient to retrieve the files via email, and download and print the files from their computer.

    Overall Assessment

    The frequency you or your business will be sending or receiving faxes, as well as the types of files and documents you require, will help you evaluate the cost effectiveness of purchasing a fax machine vs. using a web-based fax service. If you will be sending computer-based documents, such as Microsoft Word files, PDFs or forms that require hand-written signatures, it may be more cost effective to use a fax machine. Using computer-based fax software may be agreeable to some senders, but highly challenging to those with limited computer skills. Consider all options based on you and your business needs.

    Source:

    Orange Point: Send and receive faxes on your computer

    eFax

    savetz.com: FAQ: How can I send a fax from the Internet?

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    faxbeep.com

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