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Wednesday, April 01, 2009

How can I send a fax from the Internet?

One of the most aggravating things for a blind person who works in an office environment is the fax machine. It's the one device that accessability hasn't caught up with yet.

Eventually it happens. You have to send a fax. You can't easily use the machine because of the flat pannel that makes feeling the buttons impossible, you're not sure which way to put the paper in so that the printed side will be faxed, and will you even get things lined up right so the document can be read on the other end? It makes you feel totally helpless to have a sighted person always assisting you with the fax machine.

Don't worry, the internet and a variety of email services have solved this problem. Did you know that you can send a fax from the net? Some services are free, while others have a very small monthly service charge.

Click this link to visit Kevin Savetz frequently asked questions page: How can I send a fax from the Internet?.

Receiving a Fax

Here's a way to send and receive faxes for free online, you can even get your own free fax number.

DepositDox offers a free phone number and account where you can receive faxes. They store your faxes using secure encryption and will notify you when you receive a fax. You can store faxes in your account and even search through them. Their free account lets you store up to 1,000 pages and it provides you with a toll free fax number. There is a 250 page limit for the first month and then a document per day limit. You must use your number at least once a month or you’ll lose it. There are premium plans which removes these restrictions. I have not tested the service for accessibility.

Click this link to start sending and receiving faxes with http://www.depositdox.com.

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James Yopala said...

I trust MyFax as far as Internet Fax services are concerned. I tested many Fax services and MyFax is the one I like and trust the most. It is definitely the best quality Online Fax product with the best service care. Check this Blog site - Internet Fax Blog - you can find good information to help you make a decision!
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