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Fax machines (and computers with fax software) need a landline phone line to fax. VoIP & internet phone lines are not compatible with a fax machine (or computer with fax software). An online fax service does not need a phone line. It lets you send and receive a fax over email or the web.

Send a test fax: Send a one-page, black & white test fax to 1-888-HPFaxme (1-888-473-2963 U.S.). The service receives and returns faxes within 5 to 7 minutes to the fax number in the fax header.

Check the connection If you are having issues sending faxes despite dialing the correct fax number, the problem could be connectivity-related. If this is the case, then it is better to double-check the connection. See if the phone cable is loosely connected. You also need to check whether your phone has a dial tone.

If you need to send a document as a fax, you can easily attach it to your text message. Some messaging apps have a paperclip icon that you can tap to attach files. Alternatively, you can use a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox to store the document and share the link in your text message.

The quickest and most straightforward way to test a fax number is by sending a test fax. This involves sending a document or page to the recipient's machine to check if it can receive the transmission. You can send a test fax to the target fax number from a fax machine or a computer with a fax modem.

Choose Fax App. Select Setup Fax Reports. Select Confirmation Report. Under Report Options, choose Print On Error (this will enable you to receive a confirmation report when an error occurs)

Check the connection See if the phone cable is loosely connected. You also need to check whether your phone has a dial tone. If your landline works, you may need to unplug and reset your connection. Another thing to consider is whether your telephone network blocks overseas faxing.