Send By Fax FAQs

Fax machines have become an invaluable tool for sending messages, documents and graphics over long distances. They have made the process of transmitting and communicating with letters, forms and legal paperwork simple, efficient and cheap. Consider fax FAQ to learn the answers to your questions about the process of sending faxes.

Q: What are fax machines?

A: Fax machines are used to transmit information, drawings, written text, orders, invoices and several other types of materials over the telephone network. Facsimile machines take an exact copy of the original information and transmit it to another location.

Q: Are there advantages to using fax machines?

A: Yes. Fax machines can be purchased inexpensively in basic models or with as many features as desired and only require a telephone line. Faxes send information instantly and a documented receipt can be recorded. Delivered pages show the time, date and phone number of the transmission machine, which provides excellent documentation that may even be used in legal cases. 

Q: How can you fax to 800 numbers?

A: Dial the 800 number like any other telephone number, but you must first dial a "1".

Q: What is required to fax to long distance numbers?

A: You must have a long distance carrier assigned to your telephone line or you can dial a calling card number first to pay for the charges and then dial the regular telephone number with area code.

Q: Are all faxes sent face down?

A: Not all faxes are necessarily sent face down. Some machines require them to be face up and some down. Most machines indicate the correct procedures with a picture near the feed chute. Instruction manuals also provide this information.

Q: How can you send a document with printing on two sides?

A: Create a copy of the second side of the two-sided document. Put the copy in behind the original document to ensure paper feeds properly and in order. 

Q: What is the latest trend for faxing?

A:  Internet faxing has become quite popular. Faxes are sent using Internet technology as online fax documents. This saves a great deal of money compared to purchasing and maintaining a separate fax machine in addition to the costs of ink and paper.

Q: How can I fax over the Internet?

A: Sending online faxes require Internet fax numbers to transmit. You must subscribe to online fax services to send a fax.