In truck fax ?s

2hellandback · Feb 17, 2009

Any one have fax in there truck i have verizon wireless and would like to be able to fax any good ones i should try?

rookietrucker · Feb 17, 2009

2hellandback said: ↑

Any one have fax in there truck i have verizon wireless and would like to be able to fax any good ones i should try?
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I'm not sure but I think you would need a modem set up to your computer with your wireless phone. I think because of the signal, it has to be a landline. Again, don't hold this to me. I do know XP has a fax component you can install with your original disk. It does not automatically install when first built. And if your using Vista, your on your own. I can't even get vista to use my own raid controller. I will send you a PM with the requirements.

Requirements

A computer that is running Windows XP and is equipped with a fax modem that is connected to a telephone line

Most modern modems are fax modems. If you are unsure whether your modem can send and receive faxes, see the documentation that was included with your modem.

The CD that you used to install Windows XP

Notes

You do not need a separate fax machine to send and receive faxes with Windows XP fax service.

If you plan to transmit printed material by fax, you must have a scanner. If you plan to create faxes electronically, you do not need a scanner.

Install the fax component

To install the fax component, follow these steps:

Click Start, and then click Run.

Copy and paste or type the following command in the Open box, and then click OK: appwiz.cpl
It may take several seconds for your computer to compile a list of programs. The Add or Remove Programs dialog box opens.

Click Add/Remove Windows Components to the left of the list of programs to start the Windows Components Wizard. This takes several seconds.

In the Components list, click to select the Fax Services check box, and then click Next. Setup installs the fax services.

If you are prompted, insert the Windows XP CD, and then click OK.

If the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP window opens, click the X in the upper-right corner to close it.

Click Finish, and then click the X in the upper-right corner of the Add or Remove Programs dialog box to close it.

The fax component of Windows XP should be installed now. If you have problems installing the fax component, go to the "Next Steps" section.

The next step is to configure the fax service. To do this, go to the "Configure the fax service" section.
Configure the fax service

To configure faxing capability in Windows XP, follow these steps: Step 1: Configure the cover page, select a modem, and enable the fax service to send and receive faxes

Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications, point to Fax, and then click Fax Console.

The Fax Configuration Wizard starts.

If you are prompted, type the area code or city code of your present location, a carrier code, the number that you must dial first to dial out, and the telephone system that you are using (Tone or Pulse), and then click OK.

If the Phone and Modem Options dialog box is displayed, select your location (if more than one exists), and then click OK.

Click Next, type the information that you want to appear on your fax cover page, and then click Next.

In the Please select the fax device list, click the modem that you want to use.

If you want to disable the ability to send faxes from this computer, click to clear the Enable Send check box.

Note By default, the Enable Send check box is selected.

Click to select the Enable Receive check box if you want the computer to receive faxes.

Note When this check box is selected, you can click Manual answer if you do not want the computer to automatically receive faxes. By default, automatic answering is enabled.

Click Next.

Step 2: Enter TSID and CSID information and configure printing and storing preferences

Type the Transmitting Subscriber Identification (TSID) that you want to use in the TSID box.

Note The TSID is mandatory in some areas. This identification information typically appears in the header area of a fax that you receive and can help you recognize the fax machine where the fax originated. The TSID typically includes the sender's fax number and business name.

Click Next.

Type the Called Subscriber Identification (CSID) that you want in the CSID box.

Note The CSID text that you enter appears on fax machines that send faxes to you. For example, if you enter "123 Fax", a machine that sends you a fax might display the message "Sending a fax to 123 Fax" while sending.

Click Next.

Click to select the Print it on check box if you want each fax that you receive to be automatically printed. When you select this check box, you can select a specific printer to print the fax.

Click to select the Store a copy in a folder check box if you want to archive a copy of each fax. When you select this check box, you can specify the storage location for the fax copy.

Click Next.

Confirm the configuration settings in the Configuration Summary list, and then click Finish.

The Fax Configuration Wizard closes and the Fax Console window opens. The computer is now configured to send or receive faxes.

If you have to change your fax service settings, use the Fax Configuration Wizard by following the instructions in the "Change the fax configuration" section.

If the Windows fax service is not working as you expected, go to the "Next Steps" section. For information about receiving faxes or sending a scanned document or image, go to the "More Information" section.
Change the fax configuration

Use the Fax Configuration Wizard to change your fax service settings. You can start the Fax Configuration Wizard from the Fax Console window. To start the Fax Configuration Wizard, follow these steps:

Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications, point to Fax, and then click Fax Console.

In Fax Console, click Configure Fax on the Tools menu to start the Fax Configuration Wizard.

Note You may be prompted to "unblock" the program. If this is the case, click Unblock.

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RAG · Feb 17, 2009

2hellandback said: ↑

Any one have fax in there truck i have verizon wireless and would like to be able to fax any good ones i should try?
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Do you want to just recive or also send one
Like you BOL?
I use e-fax with a scanner/printer in the truck

Bigray · Feb 17, 2009

Hey Rag, just how does e-fax work ? i have been curious about that. THX.

MrMustard · Feb 17, 2009

Do you have a digital camera? Heck even the one on your phone will work if you can connect it to your laptop. I use a program called Snapter, not sure on the web address, but google it you'll find it. Take a picture of the document load it into snapter, and it cleans it up making it look like you ran it through a flatbed scanner. Next step get a program called cutepdf writer, which will turn that photo into a PDF file. You can then get your dispatcher's email address, and email him the document. I don't bother with sending faxes anymore to my company, and they are more than happy with what I send them with this method. And the cost is nothing.

Dark Wolf · Feb 17, 2009

I want to set up faxing from the truck.....I have an ALL-IN-ONE printer so time to do some reserch and see what's with efax and an aircard...

Google E-fax.

RAG · Feb 18, 2009

ragold said: ↑

Do you want to just recive or also send one
Like you BOL?
I use e-fax with a scanner/printer in the truck
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I just get a email with the fax attached
I have a # local to my home ac that is my fax #
14 bucks or so a month

WildRose · Jun 13, 2009

Dark Wolf said: ↑

I want to set up faxing from the truck.....I have an ALL-IN-ONE printer so time to do some reserch and see what's with efax and an aircard...

Google E-fax.
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ME TOO! Virizon promised me when I bought my aircard ( with a 2 yr contract) it would be no problem .... yeah right ( N O T ) Though the air card has a phone number it wont call out or receive a phone call. So much for using the "Systems Fax Printing" capabilities. Even when you go into the properties and set it up as a modem. Virizon told me the card would see the all-in-one once it was hooked up N O T. So when you get Fax service you have to manually scan in a 20 page contract put in some form word? then email it to them?

Anyone have a broker email the contract? Do you scan the page you have to sign and then replace the original page with the signed new version and email back? How many brokers are set up to email a contract?

I cant believe with all the technology in the world it is so difficult to get a solution to using a fax machine mobile.

The cell phone guys say I need an intelligent cell phone. Like the air card guys told me theirs would work. Like every other sales person say anything to close the deal.

$60 month for cell and $60 month for the air card and still cant fax arrrggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

If anyone has figured this all out PLEASE let me know.

thanks in advance.

Rosie

gixxer32404 · Jun 13, 2009

scan it and email it...

Couponier · Jun 13, 2009

Dark Wolf said: ↑

I want to set up faxing from the truck.....I have an ALL-IN-ONE printer so time to do some reserch and see what's with efax and an aircard...

Google E-fax.
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Let's see ... you already have Internet access with your aircard, right?

You already have an All-in-One (Scanner & Printer) right?

Google....pFax ...... provides your very own Fax number ... Unlimited incoming faxes ... for $5.95 per month ...

and to send ... they charge by the page ... $0.069 per page. (Sound like a great deal !!)

Google....eFax ...... provides your very own fax number ... 130 incoming pages per month and 30 outgoing pages per month for a whopping $16.95 per month.

This sounds like a no brainer !!

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