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Internet Fax
by Matt Gerchow
You can save time and money by using an internet fax service. There is no special equipment needed.
Some service are free. Others charge a small monthly fee.
Free services may limit the number of pages send daily or month. However, for the average user a limit of three to five pages a day is sufficient.
For a small monthly fee those who need to send several pages each day can benefit from the unlimited services. When setting up a home or home office to send faxes it can get quite expensive.
First a machine must be purchased. You must then decide whether to buy a stand alone machine or an all in one product.
The cost can be as much as 300. You must then have a land line phone, which is becoming increasingly costly in terms of monthly fees and taxes.
Using an internet fax service saves on the cost of machines and phone lines. It is a simple process that offers users convenience of sending important messages or documents directly from a computer.
Most services accept more than one format. PDF and word document formats are the most common.
Some services will allow the user the send jpg images as well. The process involves a few easy steps.
First the sender's name and email are entered. A sender's phone number may also be included.
Then the receiver's name and fax number are entered. The file to send is uploaded right from the computer and then its time to send.
When the process is complete the sender will receive a confirmation email. Using an internet fax service is easy and convenient.
The costs of maintaining and using a machine are eliminated. Documents can be sent quickly as they do not need to be printed before sending.
A user can try different services to compare speed and features.,
Some service are free. Others charge a small monthly fee.
Free services may limit the number of pages send daily or month. However, for the average user a limit of three to five pages a day is sufficient.
For a small monthly fee those who need to send several pages each day can benefit from the unlimited services. When setting up a home or home office to send faxes it can get quite expensive.
First a machine must be purchased. You must then decide whether to buy a stand alone machine or an all in one product.
The cost can be as much as 300. You must then have a land line phone, which is becoming increasingly costly in terms of monthly fees and taxes.
Using an internet fax service saves on the cost of machines and phone lines. It is a simple process that offers users convenience of sending important messages or documents directly from a computer.
Most services accept more than one format. PDF and word document formats are the most common.
Some services will allow the user the send jpg images as well. The process involves a few easy steps.
First the sender's name and email are entered. A sender's phone number may also be included.
Then the receiver's name and fax number are entered. The file to send is uploaded right from the computer and then its time to send.
When the process is complete the sender will receive a confirmation email. Using an internet fax service is easy and convenient.
The costs of maintaining and using a machine are eliminated. Documents can be sent quickly as they do not need to be printed before sending.
A user can try different services to compare speed and features.,