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Do fax machines need their own dedicated phone line, or can I use a pre-existing one?
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∙ 11y ago
Fax machines can be hooked up to your regular phone line. The disadvantage of this is that your line will be busy while sending or receiving a fax.
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Can comcast install phone wires into a preexisting Verizon phone box outside my home They ran a line from the telephone pole and then attached them into the Verizon box. I live in NJ?
no they can not.
Characteristics of fax machines?
Fax machines are used to transmit scanned documents over telephone lines. They are able to send and receive documents quickly and securely. Fax machines require a dedicated phone line for operation and are becoming less common with the rise of digital communication methods.
Can I use POS machines with a DSL line or does it have to be a phone connection?
Most POS machines these days can still use phone connections but also accept DSL.
Where can I find instructions for installing a dedicated fax line?
Setting up a dedicated fax line is something that can be done via the phone company. This is due to the fact that you have to install specialized hardware.
Do most cable companies offer fax services?
With most popular cable companies you can add a phone line for fax services. There are certain fax machines and devices that you can even share a fax line with a phone line.
Do you need a phone line tohave afax number?
Yes. Phones and fax machines use the same network.
Will fax be received even if I answer the phone?
This is one disadvantage of using fax machine, you cannot receive a fax when your phone is off hook. Unless you have a dedicated phone line for the fax machine alone. Internet fax on the other hand does not require a dedicated phone line and a fax machine. All fax documents are sent over the internet connection, which means you can send and receive faxes anytime and anywhere.
Where might one find reviews on land line phone services?
One can find reviews on land line phone services on Yelp. A dedicated agent will be happy to help you find more information on their official website.
Why does your fax machine interrupt your internet connection?
Fax machines interrupt your internet signal if they use the same phone line your dial-up line. If you have a second phone line, you can hook the fax up to that. If you have DSL, Cable or FIOS internet - there should be no interruptions.
Do I need a special plug to connect a fax machine and phone in the same phone jack?
most fax machines have two plug sockets on the back, one for the phone line the other for connecting the phone. Just plug the phone into the fax machine.
Is land line same as dedicated line?
no
Do you need a separate phone line for dsl if your security system uses your phone line?
ADSL needs to be filtered and so does ALL other equipment on the line. This includes any alarm equipment (red care for example). Red care does work with ADSL but most alarm companies recommend a dedicated line.
