Junk fax is unsolicited commercial material sent by telemarketers through a fax machine to advertise products or services. It is regulated in certain countries, and the US has a law banning all types of unsolicited fax advertising. The FCC allows individual states to adopt stricter regulations on junk faxes than existing federal regulations. A junk […]
Open source fax servers simplify sending and receiving faxes by virtualizing services, connecting to databases for archiving, routing faxes to users, and blocking certain phone numbers. They eliminate the need for server hardware and save resources, making them easier to run and maintain. Open source fax server programs are built to help businesses track fax […]
A fax server allows multiple users to send and receive documents through a central system. It uses software and hardware, including fax modems connected to telephone lines or IP networks. Documents are collected and converted to fax format before being queued for transmission. Incoming faxes can be checked against a list of known “junk” fax […]
Autofax refers to the use of a computer to send or receive fax messages instead of a fax machine. It is useful for occasional faxing and sending original documents. The technology is simple, converting data into audio tones. Autofax can also be used for marketing purposes and automated account statements in banking. Sirvisetti AutoFax is […]
There are various ways to print to a fax machine, depending on its connection to the computer. If connected, it can be used as a standard printer. If not, fax software and a modem are needed to send documents. Some fax machines are multipurpose and only require appropriate drivers. Older models may require a fax […]
A fax viewer is a program to view electronic faxes, often with annotation and basic image processing functions. It typically encodes images in TIFF format, commonly used for faxing. Fax machines not connected to a computer or internet may be difficult to obtain images from. A fax viewer is a computer program created to view […]
Faxing can be done from a computer with or without a modem and phone line. Windows and Mac operating systems have built-in fax sending capabilities. Online services also allow for faxing with a monthly fee and a dedicated fax number for receiving faxes. When most people think about how to send a fax, they picture […]
Digital fax is an electronic document sent and received through specially developed hardware and software. It can be stored on a computer’s hard drive and printed when needed. It reduces paper consumption and cost, and can be used through an electronic fax service provider or purchased hardware. A digital fax is a type of fax […]
Internet fax allows subscribers to send and receive faxes without a fax machine, using only internet access and an email account. A monthly fee is required, and faxes are sent as email attachments. Internet fax services offer toll-free numbers, secure websites, and confirmation of sent faxes. Prices vary between $10-$20 per month. Internet fax is […]
A fax disclaimer warns that the information contained in the fax is confidential and intended for the recipient only. It includes a privacy clause and asks recipients to contact the sender if the fax is sent in error. If received by mistake, the fax should be shredded or incinerated to avoid a breach of confidentiality. […]
Fax apps allow smartphones to simulate fax functionality, including sending and receiving faxes, filling in data fields, and signing documents. They may connect to paid Internet fax services or rely on cellular infrastructure. Fax technology has been important for business communication since the 1970s, but smartphones lack some features of traditional fax machines. Fax apps […]
Fax marketing is a technique where businesses send promotional materials by fax to reach their audience. It is less commonly used due to the cost of faxing, but it could set a business apart from the crowd and is effective for business customers. Companies can use fax number lists to target specific customers and monitor […]
