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Fax Problems

How can I get my office's computer fax machine to receive faxes more reliably? My office has been having trouble with junk fax messages, so my boss decided he wanted me to install a fax modem on one of the computers, and have it receive faxes while the...

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Here's what you do. 1. Check the manufacturer's website for any driver updates. If they are there then...

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Fax machine problems?

I have a fax machine at home that I needed to set up again after getting a new modem. I found that if I have the fax machine plugged in, my house gets a busy signal for incoming calls but you can call out. I tried plugging in the fax machine and running...

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Yeah, put the phone line filter in!

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Why am I having problems with Windows Fax and Scan?

I am trying to set up Windows Fax and Scan on a fax modem. I go to New Fax~Connect to a Fax Modem~Choose the Device Name as "Fax Modem"~Answer Automatically, than it says "There was an error configuring the account. Please contact your...

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I'll carry off the previous poster's comments. First make sure that the modem is properly seated on...

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Problems With Lexmark Universal Fax?

I have a Lexmark x3550 printer that is missing its Lexmark Fax Utilities and I no longer have the original installation disc. Downloading the printer software from the Lexmark website does not install the fax driver. So I downloaded and installed the...

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How old is the Lexmark x3550? If its newer (like within the last couple of years) you should be able...

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Problems with brother lc61 wireless fax?

I have a brother lc61 that is suppose to be a wireless printer and fax but I can not figure out how to make it a wireless fax. The manual does not help at all. Can you please help?

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Remember that ultimately, unless you use a fax server from your computer, you will need a phone line...

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Fax machine connection problems: No dial tone?

hi everyone: I have a sharp UX-70 fax machine that i put away in a cupboard a couple of years ago when the paper ran out. I now have a job where i need to use it. I have tried to set it all up but i can't seem to get it to work. The paper is in all okay...

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Had this before, not all pstn leads are the same. ( the lead that goes from the machine to the telephone...

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Ok im having problems with my fax/printer machine?

ok..well its kinda weird i dunno...it comes with a scanner..copy machine..printer..etc..anyways...its my moms..and she wants to use the fax..but how am i supposed to connect the phone like onto the fax machine..if i already have internet? like how would...

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Just connect a phone cord from a land line phone into the back of the fax and the other end into a phone...

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Fax sending problems?

when someone tries to send me a fax it leaves a message ( the annoying fax tone sound) on my anwser machine.... how can i fix this?

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There is no way to stop that. A fax machine will send a tone and then wait for a reply tone. If there...

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Officejet 4315 fax setup problems!?!?

i have an officejet 4315 that isn't faxing. it has worked in the past. the problem is it was always connected to a wall phone jack, now its connected through a phone modem like the phone. im just having problems setting it to be able to fax. PLEASE HELP...

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>now its connected through a phone modem like the phone< I really do not know what you mean by...

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I have a canon MP530 and am trying to send a fax. 2 problems, firstly the machine is telling me the memory is?

I have a canon MP530 and am trying to send a fax. 2 problems, firstly the machine is telling me the memory is full but i have checked and it isn't. I have turned the machine on ...show more

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There may be new firmware available on Canons site. Can you initiate fax before loading docs?

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