How to Send a Fax from Windows 7 Fax Service

You can send a fax using your computer by using the Windows 7 Fax Service.  Your computer must be connected to a fax modem or server before you can send a fax from Windows 7 Fax Service. It is very simple to send a fax with Windows 7 Fax Service, and can be done in a few short steps.

1. Click the “Start” button in the lower left corner of your screen, click “All Programs,” and then click “Windows Fax and Scan.” The Windows Fax and Scan display window opens on your screen. You can also open Windows Fax and Scan by clicking the “Start” button, type “Windows Fax and Scan” in the search field and press “Enter.” Double-click “Windows Fax and Scan” from the list to open it.


2. Click “New Fax” from the toolbar at the top of the window. If you have never used Windows 7 Fax Service before, it will prompt you to go through the Fax Setup wizard. Follow the onscreen prompts. It takes a few minutes to complete.


3. Click “Send” when you are finished setting up the fax. If you want to send the fax to more than one recipient at the same time, type the fax numbers separated by semicolons in the To field.


4. Select recipients from the Windows Contacts folder by clicking “To” and then double-click the contact you want to send the fax to.


5. Click “View Details” in the Fax Status Monitor to check on the status of the fax, and to see if it was received or sent successfully to the recipient.