Windows 7: Send fax - how it works

With just a few clicks, you can also send a fax under Windows 7. In this practical tip, we will show you exactly how to do this.

Send fax document in Windows 7 - so it'll work

1. Open the start menu and select "Devices and Printers".
2. In the next window, double-click on "Fax" so that the "Windows Fax and Scan" tool opens.
3. To send a fax, click on the "New Fax" button at the top left.
4. Now you need to connect to your fax machine. To do this, select "Connect to a fax modem".
5. In the next step you have to enter the name of the fax machine and then click on "Notify" so that you are informed about incoming calls.
6. To allow this process in the Windows Firewall, select "Allow access" in the next window.
7. Now you can start writing the fax. Enter the number to which you want to send the fax above.
8. When you are finished with the message, click Send at the top left to send the fax.

Alternatively, you can send a fax online. We will show you this in the next practical tip.