printer/fax sharing?

Question

i wanted to network my comps so that they share a printer or fax. well the fax is connected to my dads computer. since they are networked, i wanted to try to fax stuff from my computer. i have managed to send the file over to the fax machine, but i have to use my dads computer to type in the fax number and the info. my goal is to use the fax independant of my dads comp. i dont want to use his comp to fax anything at all. any and all help is greatly appreciated

Answer 1

You need fax server software to do what you want.... it's not cheap & never free.

An easier solution would be to just buy any regualar dialup modem. It's all you need ( & a phone line) to send faxes from your PC......

.... I mean it's not like you're sharing a thousand dollar laser printer ...it's just a $15 piece of hardware that can share the same phone line as the fax machine (or any other line).

regards,
Philip T

Answer 2

you just needs to instal the fax dailing software on your computer then you can send the fax from your computer too no needs to go any ware