Send and receive faxes with Windows2000

One said that the computer to send and receive faxes, many people will think of WinFax, BitWare and other software. Yes, these software is powerful, can complete the task very well, but they are more complex operation and the English interface, but let some users to be discouraged. In fact, as long as your computer installed Windows2000, and have a fax function "cat", do not install any other accessories, you can turn your love machine into a fully functional fax machine, and it is very convenient to use.

When installed, Windows 2000 automatically detects it when it is started and installs the Fax Service and fax printer as long as the modem driver is properly installed. If these components are not detected at startup, the Add/Remove Hardware wizard can search for and install these components. When you use faxes later, it's as easy as using a printer.

When sending a fax, you should first double-click "Fax" in the control Panel to set the user's basic information, and the contents will be displayed on the fax you sent. After you have completed the basic information, you can also edit your own fax cover page in the cover page tab to replace the default cover page of the system, if you want. When you need to use a fax, simply select "Print" in the appropriate editor (text or graphics), select "Fax" in the list of printers in the Print Setup dialog box that appears, and then, when prompted by the Fax Wizard, fill in the recipient.

When you receive faxes, you need to set them up in the console because Win2000 does not accept faxes by default. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications, click Fax, and then click Fax Service Management, open the console, and in the console tree, click Devices. In the details pane, right-click the device that you want to configure, and then click Properties. Select Enable Receive to select this check box to receive faxes. And you can set the number of rings before answering to change the number of rings before the fax answering call, and the system automatically answers the fax transmission.

To sum up, with Win2000 with the fax function, not only perfect function, but also user-friendly interface, easy to operate, can completely replace the fax machine.