Receiving a Fax

If you have a phone line attached to your computer, you can set up Windows Fax and Scan to receive faxes automatically or manually. If the phone line is a dedicated fax line and set to receive faxes automatically, Windows Fax and Scan automatically stores the fax in your Inbox, just like an e-mail in your e-mail program. If the phone line is used for voice and fax calls, Windows Fax and Scan waits for you to answer the call before it receives the fax.

Receive a Fax Manually

When you receive a call for a fax, click to receive the call to open the Fax Status Monitor dialog box.
Click Answer call, if necessary.
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