How to Fax From Printer?

Not every printer can fax on its own, but most multi-function printers can if they support Scan to Email. Fax.Plus turns that scanned email into a real fax: just address it to the recipient's fax number followed by @fax.plus, and it sends automatically.

No. A fax machine is a dedicated device that only sends and receives faxes over a phone line. A printer, even a multi-function one, only gains fax capability through built-in hardware or a workaround like scan-to-email paired with a service like Fax.Plus.

Yes. Any printer with WiFi and a scan-to-email feature can fax through Fax.Plus with no phone line at all. See our full guide on faxing without a phone line for brand-specific setup steps.

Yes. Every fax is encrypted at rest with 256-bit AES and in transit with TLS/SSL, whether it's sent from a printer, computer, or phone. Your scanned documents and delivery confirmations are protected the same way regardless of how you send them.

Fax.Plus offers HIPAA-compliant faxing with a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA) on the Enterprise plan. This includes the encryption, audit logging, and access controls healthcare teams need to fax patient documents from a printer or any other device.

Physical locations like FedEx, the post office, or a library can fax for you, usually at a high per-page rate and limited hours. With Fax.Plus, you don't need a printer, a fax machine, or to go anywhere: send and receive faxes securely from your computer or phone instead.