what the heck is the difference betweeen phone number and a fax number?

Question

i tried to send my friend a fax using her home phone number, but it just called her on the telephone. i could hear her talking through the fax machine! do i have to add a certain number to it or something?

Answer 1

In an analog telephone line - the lines are the same (they're interchangable) - the only difference would be the device hooked up on the other end.

Answer 2

it is possible to use one number. Typically the fax can be set to pick up the line on a certain number of rings. Outside of that the line can be used as regular. Occassionally there might be a code that needs to be entered on the phone to access the fax...but that is rare.

Answer 3

Hi. Shared line. If someone picks up when you are sending a FAX the she hears what answer 2 said.

Answer 4

The fax machine will answer the phone, and she should not. If she does, it could cause reception problems.

Answer 5

She has to have a specific phone line and number for her fax machine. You know you got her fax if you hear and annoying eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee........squeal.