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You connect the fax machine to the phone line - the same type of phone line that the phone is connected to.
If you want to use the same phone jack, you may need to either get a phone line splitter, or some phones have an "extension" so that another line can be added to a phone.
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∙ 14y agoConnect your fax machine to the phone line, then you can receive fax that is in you home number.
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How does one use a fax machine as a phone?
As a fax machine is connected to the phone line, provided the fax machine has the option (not all fax machine have a phone/numeric keypad) one can simply lift the phone and press the keypad just as a normal phone.
Can you use a fax machine while tether is hooked to home phone?
On any fax machine, you can use it while there is a phone attached / thetherd to it. On some fax machines (very few models) you can talk on the phone then fax when you're ready to fax. For this feature, the fax machine on the other end would need the feature as well.
Could you give me the phone number of the fax machine brother intellifax 775 manufacturer?
You are confused. Your fax machine does not have a phone number. You must conect it to a phone line to use the machine. The phone number is whatever phone line you connect to your machine.
Why does your fax machine interrupt your dsl internet connection?
It is because you are using 1 line. Shared line of phone and fax. Fax should have a different phone. or you can use splitter.
What program could you use for mobile phone working with fax machine?
To send a fax with a smartphone, there are applications on the market that will let you send - it is called an "online fax" account. If you already have a fax machine, some models have wifi on them, that will allow you to send a document from a smartphone (or laptop) via wifi, and the fax machine can then send the transmission through the phone line.
Can you use telephone line in a fax machine to send a fax?
Yes, most fax machines require a telephone line as well as a connection to the phone network to send and receive faxes. While there are some fax machines that can fax over an IP connection, this is still the standard method for connecting a fax machine.
How do you get a REAL fax number so you can use your new machine?
You can have it from your provider. Fax number mostly appears in every transaction you made. You can also get help from the person whom you sent your fax because your number will apear on the fax you sent.
What machines are needed to use for interent fax?
Internet fax is when a person uses the internet to send and receive faxes, without using phone only networks and a fax machine. A regular fax machine can be used, or an iFax machine can be used to send faxes via email.
can the line be use for a fax machine?
need a line for a FAX MACHINE
How do you use a fax machine?
Here is what you will need for most fax machines (if possible, read the machine's manual beforehand)You will need:- a document that you want to fax- a fax machine- a fax machine to send to, as well as that fax machine's fax number (same as a phone number)1) insert the document into the feeder of the fax machine - the feeder is usually at the top of the machine, and there is usually an icon on it to show which way to have the paper face up or face down2) done the paper is in the document feeder, enter the number you want to fax to into the fax machine. The number gets entered just like a phone number does.3) press send. The fax machine will attempt to dial the number. If the other fax machine picks up, the document will begin transmitting4) watch the fax machine's display to make sure that the fax goes through. When the fax has been sent, you'll get a message saying the transmission is done.
Do i need a separate phone to make calls or can i use the one on a fax machine?
No you don't need a separate line for fax machine,you can use a multi jack and use both telephone and fax on the same jack and programme the line in such a way that if you are not picking the phone in 4 or 5 rings it goes to the fax machine. however if you want a separate number for the fax machine on the same telephone line you have a feature called I dent a call (distinctive ring)where in its a virtual number and you can select different rings for the phone and fax and the fax machine would identify if its a phone call or incoming fax.
How do you use fax machine for answering call?
You set the fax machine to automatically pick up the call after a number of rings. If you want to answer the call with the phone, then you would pick up the receiver to answer it.
