How to Fax From a Printer?

Send and receive fax online by your internet ready multi-function printer.

If your multi-function printer has email functionality, you can use Fax.Plus to send a fax from printer online.
Learn how to fax from printer online in 5 steps:

  • Make sure the outgoing email address already set up on your all-in-one printer device is the same as your Fax.Plus username.

  • Open the scanner lid, place the document you wish to fax, and close the scanner lid.

  • On the printer control panel, choose the Email option.

  • In the To field, type the destination’s fax number (along with the country and area code) followed by @fax.plus (example: +16692001010@fax.plus).

  • Send your email and your scanned document will be faxed to the recipient instantly.

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Fax from Printer and Alternatives

If your printer already comes with the faxing capability, you just need to put the document you wish to fax to the specified place, enter the recipient's fax number and send fax from printer. However, with internet-enabled printers, you can use the email feature and send fax from printer online.

How to Fax from Printer via email?

Fax.Plus offers the email to fax feature allowing you to send fax from multi-function printers and scanners. Simply scan the document you wish to fax from printer and send it as a normal email on your MFP. You just need to add the recipient's fax number in the To field.

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Make sure you use the email address linked to your Fax.Plus account.
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Compose an email and enter the recipient’s fax number in the To field*.
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Attach the documents you want to fax.
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Click on Send to fax immediately and get an email confirmation of successful delivery.
* Write the destination’s fax number (along with the country and area code) followed by @fax.plus (example: +16692001010@fax.plus).

Use an Online Fax service

Sending a fax from Fax.Plus is quick and easy. With a few simple steps, you can send a fax without needing a physical fax machine. Fax.Plus allows you to fax documents directly from your computer, giving you a secure and convenient way to handle all your faxing needs.

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Go to the Send Fax section in your Fax.Plus Dashboard, and type in the fax number of your recipient.
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Attach your fax document(s) and, if you like, include a cover page.
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Click on Send to fax instantly and get an email confirmation of successful delivery.

How to send a fax from your mobile?

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Download and install the Fax.Plus app on your smartphone.
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Log in to your account or sign up for a free account.
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Navigate to the Send Fax section and type in the recipient's fax number.
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Attach the documents you wish to fax and, if you'd like, include a cover page.
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Click on Send to fax instantly and receive the delivery status via push notification.
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Connect your printer to Fax.Plus

Follow these steps to connect your printer to your Fax.Plus account:

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Login to your Fax.Plus account, and go the Profile section on your Dashboard.
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Under the tab for General, click on Edit located in the Notifications box.
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Next to Email, select Modify. Now you have access to your Email Notifications settings.
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Ensure that the Received Fax Notification is set to On (notify and attach fax to message).
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Activate the Multiple Email Recipients option and include your printer's unique email address as one of the recipients.
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Click on Confirm to save the modification. Every new fax received will be automatically forwarded to your printer’s email address and printed out, while encrypted copies will also be stored within your Faxes section on your Dashboard.
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FAQs

Can I fax from a wireless printer without a phone line?
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Yes, you can. All you need is to make sure your multi-function printer supports the scan to email feature.
Can you fax with WiFi printer?
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Yes, you can. You only need to make sure you can send an email from your WiFi printer.
How do I get a fax number for a printer?
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If your all-in-one printer supports the Email to Print feature, you can assign your Fax.Plus fax number to your printer and automatically print incoming faxes.

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