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.

Fax.Plus encrypts stored fax data with AES-256 and protects connections between its apps and servers with TLS/SSL. Email security depends on the route: standard @fax.plus email-to-fax does not enforce TLS. For HIPAA/PHIPA workflows, eligible Enterprise accounts with Advanced Security Controls and a signed BAA or PHIPA Service Provider Agreement can use the dedicated @tls.fax.plus route. Incoming fax attachments are a separate setting: they require admin consent, user opt-in and TLS 1.2 or later at the receiving mail server.

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.