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System Administrator Guide 16-1
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LAN Fax
LAN (Local Area Network) Fax enables users to send documents to fax devices directly from their computers.
Once enabled, users select the Fax option from their printer driver. The LAN fax option requires the
Embedded Fax Kit to be fitted to the device.
Information Checklist
Make sure that you have installed the Embedded Fax as stated in the Embedded Fax section of this guide
before continuing with this procedure.
Note
If Server Fax is enabled, Embedded Fax will be disabled and the LAN Fax option will be unavailable in the
driver.
Before starting the installation procedure, please ensure the following items are available or have been
performed:
• Ensure that the device is fully functioning in its existing configuration.
• The Embedded Fax option must be installed on the device.
• The ColorQube printer driver must be installed on your Workstation.
Enable LAN Fax (Windows Printer Drivers)
LAN Fax must be enabled in your printer driver to support the LAN fax feature. LAN fax can be enabled
automatically, with Bi-directional communication or manually. Both instructions are detailed below.
Configure the Printer Driver - Automatically
At your Workstation
1. From the [Start] menu click on:
– [Printers and Faxes] - Windows XP. If you cannot see this option in the [Start] menu, then click on
[Start], followed by [Control Panel] first.
– [Settings] then [Printers] - Windows 2000
– [Settings] then [Printers and Faxes] - Windows 2003
2. Right-click on your printer driver and click on [Properties].
3. Click on the [Configuration] tab.
4. Click on [Bi-Directional Setup].