How to Send a Fax for Free Using Your Computer

Use an online fax service by searching the Internet for online services.  Some services allow a free trial period, or offer to send a free fax by placing advertisements on the cover of the fax sent.  Most of these companies allow you to receive a fax after you sign up for their service.

Tools

• Computer


• Scanner


• Internet Connection

Instructions

• Choose the document that you wish to fax.  This document may be on your computer, or you may have a printed copy of it.  Scan the printed copy and save it to a folder on your computer.   


• Produce a document delivery system using a computer and a scanner. This will work like a telephone fax or a scanned document that is sent through a fax service online. The distinction is that this is a copy of the document that is scanned.


• Choose an online fax service by searching on the Internet.  Choose a service that allows you to upload or attach documents using your own email, or by opening an account with the service.


• Attach the document in order for you to send it to your fax number via email. There are many free email services you can sign up for that enable you to send and receive messages.


• Upload a cover letter including the receivers name and department, as well as your name, if necessary.


• Scan your document if you need to furnish your signature on a document.  After the scan is complete, save the document, and follow the advice for how to send the document by fax using the program.