How to Download a Fax By Email
With the right software package it is possible to download a fax directly through your email account. In fact these software packages provide you with the ability to send and receive fax documents directly to and from any email account using a fax number from a provider.
- Create an account with an online fax provider. By creating this account and paying any applicable fees you are given a fax number to set up through the provided software package.
- Download and set up the provided software by following the on-screen instructions. Click the Download button found on the provider's website. Allow the software to download onto your computer. Click "Save As" when prompted. Double click the downloaded file when this download is complete. Click "Install" when prompted. Allow the software installation wizard to complete the installation process until you reach "Finished." During this process you will add your email address to the system to send and receive faxes. Restart your computer if prompted.
- Follow the onscreen instructions for setting the default settings for your fax via email account. You want the fax documents to instantly download into the inbox of this assigned email account. Select this option when prompted.
- Select other options for your fax documents. It is possible to set up this fax account to automatically print out your fax documents. This selection is listed within the options menu of the email account. Follow the onscreen instructions to select this option if you prefer that your fax documents be printed when received.