Preparing to Send Faxes from a Computer

Make the following preparations for each computer used to send faxes.

Step 1: Installing the Driver to the Computer

Install the fax driver to the computer that will be used to send faxes. Installing Software and Drivers to the Computer

Step 2: Using a Driver to Set the User Management Information

Use the fax driver to set the user management information in the following cases: Configuring User Management Information on a Computer

When user authentication is applied to sending faxes from a computer

When Department ID Management is enabled on the machine

* You can skip this step if neither case applies. Proceed to Step 3.

* If you do not know whether these cases apply to your machine, contact the administrator.

Step 3: Enhancing Security for Sending Faxes

Although sending faxes from a computer can be convenient, there are risks such as the possibility of sending them to incorrect numbers. To reduce such risks, it is recommended that you configure the following settings using the fax driver.

When Using Windows

When Using macOS

When Using Windows

Click [

] (Start)

[

] (Settings)

[Bluetooth & devices]

[Printers & scanners].

The [Printers & scanners] screen is displayed.

Click the fax driver of the machine

[Printing preferences].

The [Printing preferences] screen of the fax driver is displayed.

Configuring the settings for secure sending.

Enable confirmation of the fax number.

Set the outside dialing prefix.

Keep a TX log.

For details, click [Help] on the [Printing preferences] screen to display help.

When Using macOS

Configure the settings to safely send faxes using the print dialog box (fax driver setting screen).

Enable confirmation of the fax number.

Set the outside dialing prefix.

For details, click [

] in the printing dialog box to display help.

Step 4: Sending a Test Fax

When installation and setup are complete, check whether faxes are sent correctly. Sending Faxes from a Computer (PC Faxing)