Fax over DSL

[jcmack]

I'm getting rid of AT&T POT but retaining their DSL. The only problem is my stand alone fax machine will no longer work. Is there a COMBO printer available that can do FAX over DSL? I can't use one that will scan in to PDF or another format to be attached to an email.

Thanks, Jim

[mylogon]

im not familiar with american services, but is you mean DSL as in broadband, then have you tried attaching a telephone filter you your fax machine?

[jcmack]

I will no longer have telephone service (voice), just ADSL from AT&T over same line. Filter will not work anymore.

[quaxo]

I will no longer have telephone service (voice), just ADSL from AT&T over same line. Filter will not work anymore.

Fax machines work through the voice phone line. You will need active voice phone service to fax from the machine. That's how the machines work, they call, through the phone line, the receiving machine on the other end.

Other alternatives to send documents without a phone line would be to pay for an online faxing service to whom you can send documents and they will fax them for you at a cost, or to scan and email documents which is an alternative a lot of companies use now.

[mylogon]

Fax machines work through the voice phone line. You will need active voice phone service to fax from the machine. That's how the machines work, they call, through the phone line, the receiving machine on the other end.

Other alternatives to send documents without a phone line would be to pay for an online faxing service to whom you can send documents and they will fax them for you at a cost, or to scan and email documents which is an alternative a lot of companies use now.

We can't cancel our telephone service independently in the UK (as far as I am aware) so this is new to me. So yeah, I was about to say pretty much that.

I can't use one that will scan in to PDF or another format to be attached to an email.

How come?

[quaxo]

We can't cancel our telephone service independently in the UK (as far as I am aware) so this is new to me. So yeah, I was about to say pretty much that.

That varies with providers. Some providers require you to also pay for their voice service, however it's not actually necessary for DSL. As long as you're actually physically connected to the phone system, DSL will work even if you don't have phone service.

[jcmack]

We can't cancel our telephone service independently in the UK (as far as I am aware) so this is new to me. So yeah, I was about to say pretty much that.

How come?

There's only a couple recipients I fax to and even they, very rarely. They won't accept faxes attached to email.

[mylogon]

have you tried over the internet services, such as
http://www.freepopfax.com/

or try following this tutorial
http://www.ehow.com/how_4550668_send-fax-over-internet.html
hope this helps,
luke

[patio]

I think your only solution may be software-based...
SoftPedia has some Free and low cost software solutions listed at their site.

Best of Luck.

[soybean]

There's only a couple recipients I fax to and even they, very rarely. They won't accept faxes attached to email.

I'm wondering why?  Do they not have a computer and an Internet connection?  If they have them, then why won't they accept faxes attached to email?

[mylogon]

I'm wondering why?  Do they not have a computer and an Internet connection?  If they have them, then why won't they accept faxes attached to email?

Simple, people are set in their ways, refusing to move with technology causing havoc for everyone else who has to compensate for them. A lot of companies, namely the public sectors, are the same - backwards.

[patio]

Although that may be true the only logical reason i see for it...backwards or not is the fact that a signed FAX is legally binding...whereas an e-mail is not.

[jcmack]

I'm wondering why?  Do they not have a computer and an Internet connection?  If they have them, then why won't they accept faxes attached to email?

They are associated with our state Government. They won't do anything outside of their job description. They are not involved in the least with anything classified, but since the system is set up fax only, it precludes any e mail problems.

[soybean]

They are associated with our state Government. They won't do anything outside of their job description. They are not involved in the least with anything classified, but since the system is set up fax only, it precludes any e mail problems.

Well, I think that's a real example of mylogon's comment:

Simple, people are set in their ways, refusing to move with technology...

Anyway, have you looked at http://www.freepopfax.com/ that mylogon suggested?  Looks to me like it is a good solution here.

[jcmack]

I would be faxing some personal info. I don't know if I want a third party involved. It's worth reserching though and I REALLY appreciate the info.]

Jim

[soybean]

On rare occasions when I needed to fax (before I owned my current All-in_One printer), I've gone to the local Kroger store.  They have fax service for a small fee.  Other similar options might be available at Kinkos/FedEX, UPS stores, and Staples.