How do you connect a fax machine to a computer ?
Question by karinakat: How do you connect a fax machine to a computer ?
I have a panasonic fax machine that’s about 1 yr old. My printer is broken and I cant print the document. I want to send a document from my computer to my fax machine so that I can fax to someone. How do I do that. I think there is a way to connect them together and send the document to my fax/copier machine. Thanks.
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Answer by Bryan A
There may be a simpler way. If your computer has a modem, and you are running Windows XP (and possibly 2000), you can send a fax straight from the PC. Go to Printers and Faxes and set up faxing. It will ask you several questions, which you need to fill out. But don’t send any faxes yet.
When you are done setting up faxing, go to your program, and go to print, and when it displays what printer you want to use, tell it to fax, then click print. It will ask you a few more questions, then it should send the fax. Make sure your phone line is plugged into the modem before you start.
If you aren’t running XP or 2000, look for faxing software on the internet. The process for setting up the fax should be about the same.
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Categories: Used Copier Questions Tags: Computer, connect, Machine
How do I connect a scanner to my laptop?
Question by Wolfie [alfa female]: How do I connect a scanner to my laptop?
I have a Dell Laser MFP 1815dn scanner/copier/fax that currently is only used for faxing and copying. How do I set up the scanner and my laptop (windows vista) so I can scan things onto my computer? Please explain with as much detail as possible. Thanks.
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Answer by john O
First, if it is already set up, you should be able to use the scanner feature just as you do the coping. Otherwise you will need the CD from the scanner, install it follow directions and plug USB or whatever cable/port your scanner has.
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Categories: Used Copier Questions Tags: connect, laptop, Scanner
Wireless access point: can I use it to connect a network printer/fax/copier to my wifi router?
Question by Steven S: Wireless access point: can I use it to connect a network printer/fax/copier to my wifi router?
I have a network multifunction device (printer, fax, copier) in one room, and my cable modem/wireless router in the another. If I buy a wireless access point and connect it to the multifunction device, will I be able to use the multifunction device on the network? Or is there a better way to do this, without running cables between the rooms (not possible)?
Thanks for your help.
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Answer by Adrian
Get a wireless client box. There are others like it. make sure it is a “bridge” or “wireless client” device.
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Categories: Used Copier Questions Tags: access, connect, Network, point, printer/fax/copier, router, wifi, Wireless
Is it possible to connect a standalone copier to the computer so that it could be used as a scanner?
Question by tom t: Is it possible to connect a standalone copier to the computer so that it could be used as a scanner?
What connecting wires might be needed?
Shouldn’t modern copiers have the ability to scan since it can store images in its memory so it is just a matter of finding a way to access the memory.
The particular copier that i am interested in is Canon GP405.
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Answer by Peter_AZ
Technically, I’m sure it’s possible if the copier has some sort of output port. If there is no such port, (which may be likely), you’re out of luck.
If there is a port, you’d still need some sort of software on the computer to control the scanner in the copier, or at least to receive and interpret the bitstream as it comes in.
Considering that you can buy a scanner for well under $ 100 (including cables and software), I don’t think it would be cost-efficient to do it yourself.
The only other suggestion might be to search the copier’s website and see if they make such an option available.
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Categories: Used Copier Questions Tags: Computer, connect, Copier, could, possible, Scanner, standalone, used
Q&A: What kind of UPS do I need to connect two copiers Canon GP605?
Question by d_exequtor: What kind of UPS do I need to connect two copiers Canon GP605?
I want to know what kind of UPS do I need to connect two copiers Canon GP605. I want it mainly for protection but it has to provide me at least 15 min of operating time. Thank you for all of your answers.
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Answer by Zach
It’s been a while, but from what I understand it’s a really bad idea to do this. If it has a built in laser printer then you should never hook a UPS up to it. They draw too much power, and from what little I’ve googled on the subject of those copiers, it would likely ruin ANY UPS that you buy.
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