An experiment started in June 1993 now makes it possible to send a FAX (for free) to many different parts of the world by using internet e-mail. Any e-mail software can be used to send a text mesage, however formatted documents with fonts and pictures require a more sophisticated e-mail utility. (read our Client Software page for more information on this topic)
Before you begin, use our Check Coverage page to verify the area you wish to send a fax to is covered by the TPC Probject.
To send your fax via e-mail, start your mail software and compose a new e-mail message.
remote-printer.recipient_name@fax_number.iddd.tpc.int
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remote-printer.Arlington_Hewes/Room_403@14959682590.iddd.tpc.int
This will send a fax to the number 495-968-2590 (the first '1' at in the fax number is the country
code for the USA)
The coversheet will look like this:
Please deliver to:
Arlington Hewes
Room 403
The message content of the e-mail follows on separate pages of the fax transmission. An e-mail message will be sent back to you confirming the fax was sent, or information about any problems.
Tip: this type of e-mail to fax will generate pages aproximatly 80 characters wide using 11 point courier font. Ascii graphics and special characters may or may not look correct when faxed. | |
Do you want more than just a text e-mail message? Do you want to graphics, fonts, special characters, etc? Visit our Client Software page for software to help you. |