This page covers modifications that may be required to force Eudora to use the proper MIME type while sending attachments. Remember, the 3 methods of sending data to a TPC.INT fax server are:
Eudora can send any of these types, however it may be necessary to configure Eudora to recognize the .ps files you created as PostScript files, and to use the application/postscript MIME type. For TIFF files, Eudora should recognize the .tif files and use the image/tiff MIME type.
The author assumes the reader has Eudora Lite/Pro v3.x or later. You can download the lite version from Qualcomm's web site at http://www.Eudora.com
Specifically, you should read a chapter about the Eudora.ini file and attachment types. The author does not have access to the manual, so the exact chapter number/page is not listed here. Suggestions?
First, you need to decide on the data file type. TPC supports both PostScript and TIFF file attachments. Select one of the following printer types and install it.
TIFF Go to http://www.faxaway.com/tiff.html and download and install their Faxcvt tif conversion program (called Blicefax in the Print Manager). (This program creates nice, small tif files (about 150k for a 200 x 200 dpi page full of graphics). |
PostScript You can use the AppleLaserWriter or Generic Postscript drivers that come with Windows. Do not use a PostScript driver such as the ones for HP or Lexmark printers. These drivers include non-standard codes that are specific to these printers. The TPC fax servers will not process these codes correctly. |
Open the Eudora.ini file using notepad or some other text editor. Add the following lines to the [mappings] section.
[Mappings]
out=rp,,,application,remote-printing
out=tif,,,image,tiff
out=ps,,,application,postscript
This configures Eudora to use a specific encoding type depending on the attachment file extension.
Print your desired fax using the Generic Postscript driver or via Blicefax (you can select 200dpi)
Use Eudora to create a New Message, using tpc's addressing format:
remote-printer.recipient_name@faxnumber.iddd.tpc.int
Press {Control-H} to select *.tif or *.ps attachments.
Send the email.
The author has not tested this thoroughly. There have been discussions about attaching a cover page info sheet by creating a text file using a .rp extension (with formatted cover page info) as the first attachment to the e-mail, however Eudora seems to use the text body of the message as the first attachment even if the body is blank. (more research required here) Because the TPC fax server's glue code only processes the MIME type application/remote-printing if it is the first attachment, it will not recognize the .rp attachment from a Eudora-sent message.
For now, the best bet is to include the cover page information on the first page of your fax document included in your tiff or ps file.