Sending a fax using the computer
Faxing from a computer lets you send electronic documents without leaving your desk. This gives you the flexibility
of faxing documents directly from software programs. Sending a fax from your computer may save printing costs
since a printed copy will not be placed in the ADF or on the scanner glass.
Getting ready to send a fax using the computer
For Windows users
1 Verify that the PostScript driver is installed.
2 Verify that the fax option is installed in the printer driver.
3 From the Print dialog Fax screen, type the name and number of the fax recipient.
For Mac OS X version 10.2 and 10.3 users
1 With a document open, choose File > Print.
2 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Job Routing.
3 Select Fax, and then enter the recipient name, number, and other information as needed.
4 Click Print.
For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later users
1 With a document open, choose File > Print.
2 From the PDF pop-up menu, choose Fax PDF.
3 Type the fax number in the To field, and enter other information as needed.
4 Click Fax.
If you receive an error, "No fax modems were found", follow these directions to add your printer as a fax:
a From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Add Printer.
b Select the printer from the dialog that appears.
c From the Print Using pop-up menu, choose Select a driver to use.
d From the list, choose your printer fax model, and then click Add.
Installing a PostScript driver
A PostScript printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. A PostScript driver is
needed to send a fax from a computer. This driver may be installed during the initial printer setup. If you need to
install the software after setup, follow these instructions:
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