How to Send a Fax to My Email
A facsimile, or fax, is a method of transmitting a document through some remote means. It typically refers to a fax service, but you can also send a fax to an email address. This requires a document scanner and an email account.
Things You'll Need
- Scanner
- Computer with Internet access
- Obtain a document scanner. Most computer users will use a printer with a scanning function, rather than a dedicated scanner.
- Scan the document. The specific procedure varies by the printer, but it generally requires you to open the lid of the printer and place the document on top of the scanning platform as indicated by the alignment marks next to the platform. Press the button to scan the document.
- Store the scanned document as a file. The scanning software will typically prompt you for information such as the file name and file format. Common formats for a fax include the DOC and PDF formats. The software will then write the document from memory to the specified file and format.
- Create a email with your usual email application. Fill in the email address and subject fields as you would with any other email message. Use the body of the email to include the information you would normally provide in a cover sheet.
- Attach the file you created in step 3 to your email message and send the email per your usual procedure. The recipient of the email message can then open the attached file to view the faxed document.