How to send fax from fax-machine using computer

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Hi,
So, I have HP C7100 all-in-one Printer. Now, when I want to send fax, I have to print document, put it into the fax machine and send. Is it possible to send fax, without printing document? I mean, convert doc to pdf and through the fax machine send it from computer?

Is there any solution like sending sms though mobile-phone (using AT commands)?

Could you show me basic steps which I have to take to create an application (in C#), that will be using this printer to fax messages?

Thanks,

Posted 13-Sep-11 5:03am

mnd017

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Herman<T>.Instance · Answer 1 · 2011-09-13T05:08:00

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you better use the software from HP to use your fax via the computer. Install the drivers you can find on location: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductList.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=1153777&taskId=135[^]

Posted 13-Sep-11 5:08am

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mnd017 13-Sep-11 11:19am

Thank you. But I want to create a "server application", that will host WCF services that will send fax messages. So I need to do it programmatically, in C# code:/

Herman<T>.Instance 13-Sep-11 11:24am

in that case read: http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/TechOff/62053-Sending-a-fax-through-NET-platform

mnd017 14-Sep-11 6:46am

Thank you, to use FAXCOMEXLib Do i need a faxmodem like that: http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-56K-V-90-External-Dial-Up-PCI-Voice-Fax-Data-Modem-/190508186248?_trksid=p5197.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26otn%3D8%26po%3DLCA%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2772140575759448829 ?

Herman<T>.Instance 14-Sep-11 6:47am

what type of modem is installed in the printer?

mnd017 14-Sep-11 7:25am

"Fax modem" - (http://wize.com/printers/p218590-hp-photosmart-c7180-all-in-one-inkjet)

BTW. HP Printer has fax-modem but the software provided by HP does not allow me to send fax form file. Only Send fax, but document has to be inside the fax-machine ready to scan.

When I try to use "Windows Fax and Scan", when I add fax account, "Windows Fax and Scan" can't find faxmodem or a printer (when I put ip address).

mnd017 14-Sep-11 6:47am

And one more question. When I install all drivers I will be able to send fax messages from my laptop without real fax machine, without printing documents first?

Herman<T>.Instance 14-Sep-11 8:17am

as long as you 'print' to the fax machine you can

mnd017 14-Sep-11 8:21am

But, I don't want to print anything. I want to open file and click on my computer "Send fax". Is it possible? How can I do that ?