Need to clarify that I plug this into my computer USB drive, attach my phone line & am able to fax frm my computer? Will it receive fax thru USB too?
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Hi King'sDaughter,Yes, indeed. Just plug into your USB port.You also have to install the software that comes with it.I receive faxes this way; it is always on.You can also send faxes.Phil
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Yes I am able to fax from my computer as well as receive faxes from other fax senders. Have tried other usb fax plug-in (from walk in store) but only this particular US Robotics model is consistently able to hang up at the end of all transmissions.
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I don't use this modem for fax purpose. These days you don't need modem to send/receive faxes. There are plenty of services that do it via email.
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Yes, you connect it to the house line. You might need to configure the program that you use, such as your fax software, to make sure it it pointing to the modem. Windows Uodate should automatically download and install the necessary driver. If it doesn't, try connecting the modem to a different USB port.
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I don't know. I had hoped to use it for my fax machine and be able to move it to another room but it did not work for that. The fax would connect but the signal wasn't strong enough to actually receive it before the sending machine disconnected.
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There is nothing in the Owner's Manual regarding sending a fax via your computer. It does do an awesome job of sending multi-page faxes very quickly!! I typically send 26 to 30 pages with no problem! I have really enjoyed having this piece of office equipment as it takes the work out of sending a fax.
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Yes it is. Install the package from the CD to your computer. Then go to system preferences to add "US Modem" in 'PRINTER' icon. RESTART your computer. And you are good to go. Plug a regular phone line into the US Modem, the US Modem to your computer and you are ready to fax. Whenever you want to fax, press print and select "US Modem". Enter fax to number, add cover pages etc and press FAX. You should be good to go. I love it. Simple, effective and I do not have to count on a fax machine or printing out paper to fax. I fax directly from my computer! Good luck!
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Is the fax easy to use? I see no mention of it in the listing...just makes me wonder. Thanks for any help?
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Yes. Just make sure you get a splitter if you have it on a fax/computer line.
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Can't answer either question. I occasionally send and receive faxes, so far has worked fine no issues. Getting to be an obsolete communication method.
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I actually gave this printer a very poor rating, but Amazon had sent me the incorrect (but similar model). They made good on it for me. I don't see an easy way for you to accomplish what you want to do. Two suggestions: 1. Disconnect the phone line from the printer and only reconnect it when you want to send a fax. 2. If your phone is connected to the printer, install an inexpensive phone line splitter. Connect the input jack to the phone line; then connect one output jack directly to your phone and the other to your printer which would be removed as in 1. above.
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Sorry I'm not sure about that - we rarely receive faxes so they come in as received. You might download the manual and check there. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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I use this as an external fax modem for the Windows fax software on a Dell desktop running Windows 7. It works just fine for a small office that sends/receives faxes about 5x a week. I have a dedicated fax line, so I can't speak to having one telephone line/AT&T; high speed internet. I would assume as long as the modem gets a dial tone from the phone line, it will work.
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Scan yes, but won't print only save to your computer or send. Fax will send but won't print a received fax.
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you should have a built in fax with 8.1; look under devices and printers? you will need to run a telephone line to your computer.
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Does it have to be connected to a Computor? For I only want to fax in and out, and to make copies.. Thanxs
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it's all about the connecting cables. You need a connector that will only connect the line you want to use. I use it to connect my fax when I need it.
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I don't think it would work the way your planning to use it.. It says you can use to fax/data applications via a land telephone line.but I couldn't get this to work on laptop.. Would not read it or install drivers for it to work with Win7 64 bit.
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If you have the modem connected to a phone line, it should work if you follow the instructions for connection and setup. I have this modem as a backup and it works great for me but I have not used it for faxing as I have a dedicated fax. Alternatively, you could call (toll free) or e-mail USRobotics and speak with one of their pre-sales or technical support technicians; and if your questions are answered satisfactorily about the modem, you could then order the modem from your vendor of choice. Good luck!