Introduction to NXFax

NXFax is a reliable fax driver for the NeXT Computer which offers the following features:

- sends and receives faxes under NeXT System 2 and 3
- shares the serial port with other applications
- compatible with tip, uucp, SLIP, MPII and other comm programs
- adaptive answering directs incoming fax and data calls 
- accessible via networked machines
- communicates with the NXFax Monitor to provide user-level feedback
- demo mode allows unlimited single page sending of faxes
- $135 purchase price

The NXFax Monitor application offers:

- transmission status display
  current modem state
  remote connection identifier
  connect speed
  fax resolution
  pixels per scan line
  inter scan line delay
- halt button terminates transmissions
- monitoring of networked fax drivers 
- animated icon
- user preferences control automatic launch

Modem Support

This release of NXFax officially supports only the ZyXEL line of high speed modems, although you may find others that work with NXFax. In the coming months, there will be other modems added to the list of supported devices. If you try NXFax with another fax modem please feel free to relate your experiences.

NXFax Demonstration Mode

If you are using NXFax in demonstration mode you will be able to send as many single page faxes as you like. Multiple page fax calls will terminate after the first page and incoming fax calls are disabled.

NXFax Sales

NXFax can be fully enabled with a password available directly from B&W Software. The current purchase price is $135 (subject to change). To purchase NXFax, contact B&W at:

	B&W Software
	802-496-8500
	802-496-5112 (fax)
	nxfax@bandw.com (e-mail)

Modem Packages

B&W sells the NXFax package in combination with the ZyXEL U1496e and U1496s modems. Prices for complete packages start at $600. For more information, contact B&W at the address listed above. Prices are subject to change.