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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.
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∙ 10y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoYes, you can. This is the standard method of sending and receiving faxes through a fax machine.
The phone line will need the appropriate telephone jack to fit into the fax machine - in most countries phones and faxes will hold the same phone jack, however there can be some challenges if using a fax machine from a foreign country.
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Why does your fax machine send faxes but not receive them?
Make sure that you have separate phone line for you fax machine and separate for your telephone. If not, even normal calls will make your fax machine rings.
Fax machines are used for what purpose?
Fax machines are used to send paper documents to another fax machine user via a telephone line.
How do you send a fax with a basic fax machine?
First make sure it is hooked up to a telephone line. Place your fax in the machine. Be sure it is in the correct way. There should be a diagram in the manuel. Then simply dial the fax number where you want to send the fax and press go!
Do I need to connect the Panasonic Laser Fax machine to my computer in order to operate it?
No, the fax machine needs only to be hooked to a working telephone line to send and receive faxes.
What is the difference between fax machine telephone and GSM?
A GSM fax is a fax machine (fascimile machine), which is a device that's used to send an image from one fax machine to another. A telephone is a device used to send an audio signal between one telephone and another.
What a fax machine is used for?
A fax machine is used to send documents instantly to another fax machine through a standard telephone line. Most fax machines can also be used to make copies of documents, and some can also be used as a computer printer and scanner.
Fax machine dialing out but not sending?
Make sure that you have separate phone line for you fax machine and separate for your telephone. If not, even normal calls will make your fax machine rings.
How do you send an overseas fax US via a fax in Australia?
To send a fax to Australia (or anywhere in the world that had a telephone system) is the same as making a telephone call. You first dial the overseas connection, then the country code, then the area code and finally the telephone number assigned to the fax machine.
Instructions on sending a fax?
If you prefer the old faxing technique you need fax machine and telephone line. For internet fax you don't need a dedicated phone line it would only require Internet connected PC and your online fax number.
What was invented first telephone or fax machine?
The telephone predated the fax machine by many decades.
Can you fax from your PC with an Internet phone line?
It the computer is on the same line as the fax machine then no. The fax machine will dial the receivers number to ask for the fax receiver to allow it to send. as you are sending on the same line you'll probably get an engaged tone
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.
