Question I want to scan a hard copy to a file then fax it.....

[LeeRex]

...What is the procedure?

 

[punkncat]

You seem to have pretty much nailed it assuming you have the hardware...

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

Do you mean you want to copy something to a file on pc and then email it?

 

[TerryLaze]

1. Grab smart phone
2. take pic or pics to cover everything
3. Email pics to your account or connect phone with usb to PC.
4. travel back to 1998 and get a fax machine...

Or try your luck on the google.

online fax services - Google Suche

www.google.com

 

[Ralston18]

Seconding @punkncat

I suggest that you write out your own procedure based on your available hardware and knowledge of the software (scanning, filing, faxing) available for that hardware. What are your system specs and what hardware do you have available? Multi-function printer (printer, copier, scanner, fax) - make and model?

Post that procedure along with whatever else you are doing or need to do in more detail, And include what problems, if any, are occurring.

Actually this question appears to be a homework question. The question may not be homework but there is no way to really know from this end of things.

Show your work and ask specific questions.

 

[punkncat]

4. travel back to 1998 and get a fax machine...

That was good, lol. I laughed a bit.

 

[LeeRex]

Do you mean you want to copy something to a file on pc and then email it?

No, I want to FAX it.

 

[Eximo]

I wish. While signed PDFs have taken the place of a lot of stuff, doctors, lawyers, and government still love their faxes. Often times the only acceptable document form because it is legally treated as a copy of the original vs a digitally duplicated files (even though they both are digital at one point)

Most multifunction printer/scanners still have fax capability, you just need to have the destination phone number and a phone line of your own. This being the modern era, the phone line is usually the issue.

Online fax services exist as has been mentioned. There are still enterprise grade softwares for this as well, but well outside the logical cost of an individual.

You can also go to any store that offers printing services, they often will have fax services. I think in the US that would places like Office Max and UPS stores.

 

[Nigel Spike]

1. You scan the document with your scanner and save it as a file.

2. You put the document into your fax and dial the number you want to fax it to.

 

[AlbertAZ]

1. Grab smart phone
2. take pic or pics to cover everything
3. Email pics to your account or connect phone with usb to PC.
4. travel back to 1998 and get a fax machine...

Or try your luck on the google.

online fax services - Google Suche

www.google.com

Or get an old fax/modem (I still have a few) and supporting software and hope it will run under windows 10

 

[LeeRex]

It sounds like you guys would be fun to have a beer with.
My problem is this: My current printer has no "print to file" function.

1. You scan the document with your scanner and save it as a file.

2. You put the document into your fax and dial the number you want to fax it to.

1. That part is done
2. I don't have a fax anymore but my local library does. Either that or an online service should work.

 

[dwd999]

It sounds like you guys would be fun to have a beer with.
My problem is this: My current printer has no "print to file" function.

1. That part is done
2. I don't have a fax anymore but my local library does. Either that or an online service should work.

The simplest answer is ask the online service. I've used gotfreefax.com and fax.plus and both allow you to just upload the file you created with your scanner and send it as a fax. They provide help files if you have any problem with the files you want to upload. Usually if I need to fax I print out my file to .pdf and send that through their service. You will need to install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to enable the print to .pdf option. Its free and you can go the the Adobe website, go all the way down to the bottom of the webpage and you'll see the free version there.

 

[LeeRex]

The simplest answer is ask the online service. I've used gotfreefax.com and fax.plus and both allow you to just upload the file you created with your scanner and send it as a fax. They provide help files if you have any problem with the files you want to upload. Usually if I need to fax I print out my file to .pdf and send that through their service. You will need to install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to enable the print to .pdf option. Its free and you can go the the Adobe website, go all the way down to the bottom of the webpage and you'll see the free version there.

Occam's Razor: The simplest answer is usually the best. Thank you!

 

[Colif]

Windows has a fax machine built in still, though not too sure how useful it is. Just search for "fax"

 

[LeeRex]

Tried that. Looks very simple and I AM very simple minded myself, which is why it's actually harder for me to understand. Seems this is a holdover from Vista or XP, or some such. Anyway, I found a service online that looks promising. Thanks.

 

[Math Geek]

the couple times i have had to fax something i just go to the local UPS store (or other similar place) and pay them the $2 to fax it for me. considering how rarely i need to fax something it's just easier than trying to find a permanent solution i might use again in 2 more years.