1. How do I send MS Word document as a fax message?
To send a fax from MS Word - save your Word document, click the "Fax" button on the Main menu toolbar, select "New" and follow the Fax wizard procedures.
From Windows Explorer - right click on Word document, select Send to -- > Fax and follow the Send Fax wizard.
From MS Outlook - click the "Fax" button on the Menu toolbar, select "New" and follow the wizard instructions. Browse files and add Word documents into Attachment box in the Cover Page window.
2. I was able to download the software, but was unable to send a fax. I am on a T1 line and am sending to a fax. Is this a problem?
Fax4Outlook doesn't require an Internet connection. Just plug your telephone cord to a PC, like you would do for Dialup connection. You will be able to send and receive Fax messages using your regular phone line. A Fax/Modem Card and installed MS Fax Services are required.
3. MessageBox "Can not connect to Fax." appears when starting Outlook.
Click the "Fax" button on MS Outlook Menu toolbar, choose Options from the drop- down menu and delete the Fax Machine title.
4. Can I send a fax to a distribution list? Or is there a way to send a fax to a group of people without clicking on each party?
The current version of Fax4Outlook does not support a distribution list. This option will be available with the next update.
5. Would it be possible to open faxes received with Windows 98/Outlook 98?
Yes, you will be able to open fax messages received with Windows 98/Outlook 98.
6. I use an ADSL modem to access the internet. Can I send a fax?
Yes you can, if you have a Fax/Modem card installed on your computer as well, and it is connected to your ADSL Modem through a filter that allows using your telephone on the ADSL line. You will be able to send/receive faxes and stay online.
7. I use Dialup Internet connection. May I send a fax while online?
No, you should end your online session without disconnecting phone line from your computer.
8. Can I receive faxes if I do not have a fax modem? I use a cable modem to access the internet.
Fax/Modem Card and connection to a phone line are required to use Fax4Outlook. Internet connection is not necessary.
9. The "fax services" is checked in Windows add/remove programs. I still can't send or receive a fax. It says I need a fax printer. This program came with my windows XP computer.
Choose Configure Fax from the "Fax" drop-down menu in MS Outlook or Setup on Desktop interface. Complete the Fax Configuration wizard procedures. Select "Enable Send".
10. After uninstalling the program, I am still having a Fax drop- down menu in Word 2002. How do I remove it ?
Right click the "Fax" button on the Word Menu toolbar and choose Customize. In the Toolbars tab, put a check mark next to Standard and Menu Bar. Click Reset. Click OK in MS Outlook pop up window.