Need to clarify that I plug this into my computer USB drive, attach my phone line &amp; am able to fax frm my computer? Will it receive fax thru USB too?
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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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You will need a phone line input in order to use the FAX function. The line can be shared for sending with your home line. Receiving on a shared line is more difficult. There are services on the internet that you can use your PC TO send and receive Fax messages they give you a separate phone number for this. Monthly charges come with this.
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The modem connects to a computer. So if the Lexmark can scan, not fax, but do scans like pdf of jpg, then you can take the Lexmark output to the computer somehow, by memory stick-thumb drive or by USB cable, and then use the computer to send the fax via the modem. However the modem software may not be current for Win 7. So check the USR website to see if they have current fax-Modem software for Win 7.
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I've used mine a few times with my fax machine and it usually works. You just want to use uncompressed codecs in the settings and you should be fine. It's a very good adapter. Been using mine for a year now and no complaints.
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sorry - can't answer this question. I only used the modem for internet connection - not faxes.
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Yes, this is for dial up. Any time I need to send a fax I just connect it to phone line and then the usb side to your computer and you can send a fax even with the default windows fax program by filling in the sender's phone number!!! I haven't tried to receive anything yet but I believe it will work.
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My parents just bought this printer, but haven't installed it yet. Is this fax still free? The review comment state conflicting statements about that. Also, if it's only for sending 20, and receiving 20 faxes per month. Does that count all the spam faxes? I have an old free account with efax, and am always getting spam/scammer efax's. I don't even view them anymore because of it.
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Although I have not received a fax with this device I see that when using it with Windows Fax and Scan, this is possible. There is a folder for "incoming" and an "inbox". There is also a selection in the tools menu called "receive a fax now".
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I have not connected a fax to any of my lines, but it should work fine as long as your internet connection is solid to maintain the phone connection. As far as a router is concerned, that depends on the router. It needs to support the protocols required by the telephone adapter.
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The back of the printer has a port for a standard phone/fax line, which is supplied with the printer. THis fax line has only two contacts instead of the stardard 4 that most phone lines have. Connect this to the proper port and run the fax setup program from the touch panal on the printer. If this is a dedicated and separate line you should be good. If it a shared line with distinctive ring you will need to set the number of rings before the fax comes through. This may take some playing with to get it right. Follow the instructions in the setup program. Good luck. Printer works great in all functions.
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No, but you can get a USB fax modem for $10Neewer Chipset USB 56K Voice, Fax, Data External V.90, V.92 Modem, Supports Microsoft Windows 8,Windows 7, Windows Vista 32bit, and Windows XPImporter520 USB 56K External Fax Data Modem
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This is an external usb modem that is working for me for using with a fax system.
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i have both i get my fax with no problem also send fax and my computer works find i also have dsl. i have this will help you.
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Did you buy this unit?I'm looking to buy one too. Does the fax software allow you to receice a fax to your computer before printing it?
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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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Thanks to everyone for the help on this. I am going to try the suggestions and see if that works. I'd really like to be able to do an outbound fax anytime and receive a fax by pressing the receive button.I fear that the fax picking up in the middle of the call may be due to using VOIP with Vonage as it will occasionally make a faxish noixe when a second call comes in. Will report back the results -- ping me on this list by adding a reply if I don't (i get an email on each reply).
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For clarification, this hardware is not an internet modem that you would to connect a PC desktop or laptop to the internet. This hardware is a data Fax (facsimile) modem. This piece of hardware is installed on PC and is used to send facsimile over phone line to a receiver facsimile machine. (I hope this explanation helps to clarify the confusing terminology.)