Windows 10: Send a fax - how it works
In Windows 10, you can send a fax without a fax machine. The prerequisite for this is that your PC is connected to a telephone line via an integrated or external modem or that a fax server is available to you.
Send a fax with Windows 10
To be able to send a fax under Windows 10, you need to connect your PC to a telephone line. This works via an internal or external modem. You can then use Windows Fax and Scan:
- Start "Windows Fax and Scan". You can find the tool by entering the search term "Fax" in the start menu.
- Click on "New Fax" in the top left. This will start the setup wizard. Follow the instructions.
- As soon as you have completed the wizard, the fax window appears. Here you can enter the recipient number, a subject and a message.
- You can also attach pictures or PDF files using the paper clip icon.
- You can send the fax using the "Send" button.
Alternative without modem: Send fax online
- Instead of using the Windows 10 fax tool, you can also use online services to send a fax. This is usually free of charge. We have put together the best providers for online fax transmission for you.
- Outlook has also integrated a function that you can use to send a fax.