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Fax System
We are utilizing a new cloud-based fax service known as eFax Corporate. Please contact the helpdesk for more information on how to use this service.
Access to Faxing
In order to
use faxingfax, you need
to be grantedaccess to your department's fax
number. Please have your office assistant request access by sending an email to the helpdesk.Setting up the FaxFinder Client
- From a windows computer open EMU Applications from the desktop
- From a mac...
- Install FaxFinder Client
- Once installed open the FaxFinder Client
- Click Fax > Add:
- Server Address: fax.emu.edu (check use SSL)
- Enter your ROYALS username and password and click OK
Sending a fax - FaxFinder Client
- Open up the FaxFinder Client
- Click New Fax
- In the To section click To:
- Enter a Name
- Enter a Fax Number
- Optionally check "Add to Personal Contacts" to save the contact for subsequent faxing
- Click OK
- In the Attachments section click Browse to browse for a .pdf or .tif file
- Navigate to and select your file
- Click Open
- Review the options and click Send
- Watch the status of the fax on the Scheduled tab. Click Refresh (upper right) to refresh the status.
Sending a fax - Printing
- When printing a document select the printer Multi-Tech FaxFinder
- This printer is automatically installed when you install the FaxFinder Client
- A New Fax window will open
- In the To section click To:
- Enter a Name
- Enter a Fax Number
- Optionally check "Add to Personal Contacts" to save the contact for subsequent faxing
- Click OK
- Review the options and click Send
- Watch the status of the fax on the Scheduled tab. Click Refresh (upper right) to refresh the status.
Receiving a fax
When your fax number receives a fax, all users associated with the extension will receive an email notification
- Faxes will be retained here for 30 days.
account. You can request access to your department's Shared Mailbox and account login information from the person who manages your fax account. Click here for the eFax Corporate signin page.
Receiving a Fax
Inbound faxes will be delivered to your fax account’s shared mailbox. Check your shared mailbox to view faxes sent to your fax number.
Access a shared mailbox:
In Gmail click on the EMU logo (beside your picture or initial) and you will see the shared mailbox in the list
Accessing the fax
When you receive a fax message, it arrives in your email inbox as an attachment as a PDF, TIFF or EFX file. Most email programs allow you to simply click (or double-click) on the attachment for the file to open in the program it was created. For PDF, you will need Acrobat Reader®. For TIFF or EFX, you will need eFax Messenger or a third party multi-page TIFF Viewer for TIFF or pdf files.
Sending a Fax
There are several ways to send a fax. Please note that your send service on your eFax account must be enabled to send a fax. Please consult your organization's eFax Corporate administrator if you are unsure if you have send access.
When sending faxes, the full fax number including country code must be used. For all faxes sent to a United States number, the "1" must be used in conjunction with the area code.
Sending a fax through your email
Compose the cover letter in the body of your email
Send the email to faxnumber@eFaxsend.com.
Within the USA - To send a fax to (312) 555-1212, you would use 13125551212@eFaxsend.com. Do not include any local or international dialing codes (e.g., 0, 011, 001)
International - To send a fax to a UK number, such as +44 207 555 1212, you would use 442075551212@eFaxsend.com.
If you would like to include a file, attach that file to the email. Make sure the file is one we can accept. You may attach up to 4 attachments as long as the total message size does not exceed 6MB.
Sending a fax from the web page
Log on to your account at the eFax Corporate Home page.
Click on the "Send a Fax" button at the top of the page
Fill in the recipient information, cover page text, and attach any files you want to include (up to a maximum of 5 files)
Click "Send Fax"
Sending a fax using our software (using the "Send with Email" option)
Open the document you want to send in the application it was created
Go to "File" and then "Print"
Select "Send with eFax Messenger" or "Send with eFax Messenger Plus" as the printer and click "OK"
When the "eFax Messenger - Document Delivery" window appears, select the "Fax" tab, enter in the information about the recipient and click "Send Fax"
A new email will appear. Click "Send" on your email to send the fax
SHORT CUT: If the "eFax Send" (or "eFax Send") button appears on the top menu bar in your document's application, you can click it to simplify steps 1-3.
Downloading eFax Messenger (Windows Only)
Please contact the Helpdesk to have this installed.
Fax Legacy System
**Please use the fax instructions found above, these instructions and processes are no longer supported.
Access to Faxing
In order to fax you need access to your department's fax number. You can request access to your department's Shared Mailbox from the person who manages your fax number.
Receiving a fax
Inbound faxes will be delivered to your fax line's shared mailbox. Check your shared mailbox to view faxes sent to your fax number.
Access a shared mailbox:
In Gmail click on the EMU logo (beside your picture or initial) and you will see the shared mailbox in the list
Sending a fax - Attach PDF
Complete Setting up Windows Fax and Scan
Windows Fax and Scan > New Fax
To: Enter the 10 digit phone number (Note: Please use numbers only)
Cover Page: Select cover page created in Creating a cover page
Attach file: Click on the paperclip and locate your PDF file
Sending a fax - Printing
Complete Setting up Windows Fax and Scan
Print your document to the printer Fax on fax.royals.emu.edu (also referenced as \\fax.royals.emu.edu\fax)
Windows Fax and Scan will open with your document automatically attached
To: Enter phone number
Cover Page: Select cover page created in Creating a cover page
Attach file: Click on the paperclip and locate your PDF file
Setting up Windows Fax and Scan
Click on Start, navigate to the Windows Accessories folder and choose Windows Fax and Scan
Click Tools > Fax Accounts > Add > Connect to a fax server on my network
Enter: \\fax.royals.emu.edu
Click next
Click Done
Control Panel > Phone and Modem
Country: United States
Area Code: 540
Creating a cover page
Add User Information: Windows Fax and Scan > Tools > Sender Information
Full Name: Enter your name or your department's name
Fax Number: Enter your Fax Number
Create Cover page
Windows Fax and Scan > Tools > Cover pages... > New:
Insert > Sender > Name
Insert > Sender > Fax number
Customize as desired
Save and close out of the cover page window
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