Archive for May, 2016

How to block a fax number

Tuesday, May 24th, 2016

I’m getting a lot of spam sent to my fax machine. I’m on the FCC do-not-call list, but one number keeps bothering me. Is there any way to block it?

Windows 10 Fax and HIPAA

Friday, May 20th, 2016

Is Windows 10 free faxing/ scan HIPAA compliant?

Fax machine fails intermittently

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

My fax machine usually works fine, but on random occasions it doesn’t send or receive faxes. Since I don’t know when it’s going to happen, it’s hard to predict what I’m missing.

Can my modem receive faxes when my computer’s asleep?

Friday, May 13th, 2016

I’m running a fax modem with Windows 7, and it’s been fine mostly. When my computer’s awake and running it receives faxes beautifully, but when it’s hibernating or sleeping it doesn’t always work. I’d really like reliability on this thing.

Doctor wants fax, not email

Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

My doctor needs some paperwork signed and faxed back to the office. I told them I don’t have a fax machine, but they won’t let me scan and email the documents. What is the difference?


What is a distinctive ring on a fax machine?

Friday, May 6th, 2016

My fax machine has an option for “distinctive ring,” but I can’t figure out what it does or how to make it work. Help?

Windows Fax and Scan Format

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

I have Windows Fax and Scan and recently upgrade to Windows 10. When I scan a document, it scans as a .pdf file and I am unable to then send it as a fax. The error shows that the file has to be a .tif file, but I’ve been unable to change the format for […]