Sending Faxes from a Computer (PC Faxing)
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This section describes the general procedure for this operation. Check the manual of the application you are using for detailed operations on how to use it.
When Using Windows
1
Open the document you are sending on your computer.
2
In the application used to open the document, select the command to print.
3
Select the fax driver of the machine, and click [Print].
The [Fax Sending Settings] screen of the fax driver appears.
4
Specify a destination.
This section describes how to enter a fax number. You can specify a destination registered to the Address Book from the [Select Destination] tab.
When Entering One Fax Number
On the [Enter Destination] tab, enter a fax number. When [Confirm Fax Number (Prevent Sending to Wrong Destination)] can be entered, enter the same fax number.
When Entering Multiple Fax Numbers
1 | In [Select Destination] tab, click [Add Destination]. The [Add Destination] screen is displayed. |
2 | Enter the destination name and fax number, and click [Add Next Destination]. When [Confirm Fax Number (Prevent Sending to Wrong Destination)] can be entered, enter the same fax number. |
3 | Repeat Step 2, and after entering all destinations, click [OK]. |
5
Configure the cover sheet, the setting for saving the TX Job Log, and other fax setting, as needed.
To configure the cover sheet details, click [Cover Sheet].
To save the TX Job Log to the computer, select the [Store Sent Fax Information and Image] checkbox.
For more information about the other fax settings, click [Help] on the [Fax Sending Settings] screen to display help.
6
Click [Send].
A screen confirming the send destination is displayed.
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Check that the destination is correct, and click [OK].
The fax is sent via the machine.
When sending a fax with the [Store Sent Fax Information and Image] checkbox selected, you can view the log also from the [Sent Fax Information and Image] tab of the fax driver.
When Using macOS
1
Open the document you are sending on your computer.
2
In the application used to open the document, click [Print].
The printing dialog box appears.
3
In [Printer], select the fax driver of the machine.
4
From the print options pop-up menu, select [General Settings].
If print options are not displayed, click [Show Details] in the printing dialog box.
5
Enter the fax number, and click [Add Destination].
To specify multiple destinations, repeat this step. You can specify a destination registered to the Address Book from [Address Book].
If an outside line number is required, enter this number before the fax number.
6
Configure the cover sheet and other fax settings, as needed.
To set the cover sheet details, select [Cover Sheet] from the pop-up menu of the print option.
For more information about the other fax settings, click [
] in the printing dialog box to display help.
7
Click [Print].
The fax is sent via the machine.
Use [Status Monitor] on the control panel to view the sending status and log.
Checking the Status and Log for Sent and Received Faxes