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the PC as a fax machine

Faxing in the office & work from home

XPhone enables faxes to be received and sent directly on the computer and therefore also while working from home.
Thanks to the mobile app, faxes are also available on the move.
Further processing is just as flexible: you can comment on a fax, stamp it and forward it via email.

Powerful fax module

Easy to use and deeply integrated into your daily work routine: the powerful fax module enables you to receive and send faxes directly on your computer. Incoming fax messages can be received in the client or inbox (e.g. Outlook, Notes) as email attachments.

Thanks to the XPhone Connect Mobile App, faxes are also available on the move. Further processing is also flexible: you can comment on the fax or add stamps and then forward or archive it via email.

Insert documents via drag & drop

Whether from the customer database (CRM), merchandise management system (ERP) or accounting software: faxes can be sent not only from the client, but from practically all Windows applications.

Sending a fax is just as convenient and uncomplicated as sending an email: you can design individual fax templates and cover sheets in the fax editor. You can add additional documents to the fax via drag & drop and, thanks to the live preview, you know how the fax will be received by your customer.

Recipients can be selected from all connected databases. Personalised serial faxes and time-controlled dispatch enable you to address your contacts perfectly.

XPhone as a stand-alone fax server

You can use the fax module either as part of the XPhone Connect platform or as a fully-fledged stand-alone fax server. Just as you need it.

XPhone Connect: Receive & send faxes directly on your PC
XPhone Connect: Receive & send faxes directly on your PC

All functions at a glance

Fax reception

  • Personal fax extension
  • Fax reception as email in the inbox (Fax2Mail)
  • Fax reception in the XPhone Connect Client
  • Fax reception in the XPhone Connect Mobile Client
  • Server-side sender identification
  • Integrated fax viewer with fax preview (TIF & PDF)
  • Forwarding as email with attachment
  • Automatic printout
  • Server-side spam fax filter
  • Fax archiving separated by incoming or outgoing fax in SFF, TIF or PDF/A-1 format (long-term archiving)
  • Central archiving in the file system
  • Define sender number for each group (fixed MSN for outgoing faxes)
  • Fax for multiple locations
  • Annotations and stamps

Fax dispatch

  • Sending faxes from the XPhone Connect Client
  • Sending faxes from the email client (Mail2Fax)
  • Fax recipients can be selected from all connected databases
  • Fax transmission via Outlook distribution list
  • Mixed recipients (fax / email)
  • Fax preview
  • Fax printer driver with control character recognition
  • Annotations and stamps
  • Personalised serial faxes from Microsoft Word
  • Convert email attachments to fax on the server side
  • Fax broadcasting
  • Server-side cover sheets (WYSWIG editor)
  • Delayed fax transmission
  • Automatic redialing
  • Transmission report / automatic printout
  • Resolution "fine" (204*196 dpi) or "normal" (204*98 dpi)
  • Prioritise faxes

FaQ

Fax software is software that enables companies to send and receive faxes. Fax software can be installed on a computer, cell phone or other device.

A fax client is a software application that allows you to send and receive faxes. A fax client can be installed on a computer, cell phone or other device.

Fax clients can be used to send faxes to any fax number in the world. They can also be used to send faxes from your email account or from a cloud storage platform such as Google Drive or Dropbox.

A Fax2Mail provider is a company that offers a fax-to-email service. With a Fax2Mail service, you can send and receive your faxes to an email address.

With XPhone Connect you have your own powerful Fax2E-Mail service so that every employee can receive and send their faxes quickly and easily as a PDF without the need for an additional Fax2Mail provider.

Cloud Fax is a service that allows you to send and receive faxes over the Internet. With Cloud Fax, you can send and receive faxes from any computer or mobile device with Internet access. You do not need to own a fax machine, but you do need to take out a subscription with a cloud fax provider.

Cloud fax services run in the cloud, which means that faxes are stored on servers that are not connected to your computer or mobile device. This allows you to send and receive faxes from anywhere you have an internet connection.

Fax software works by converting a document into a digital signal and then sending this signal to a fax machine. The fax machine receives the signal and prints the document.

There are three main types of fax software:

  • Desktop fax software: desktop fax software is installed on a computer.
  • Cloud fax software: cloud fax software runs in the cloud and can be used from any device that has internet access.
  • Mobile fax software: mobile fax software can be installed on a cell phone or tablet.

Fax software offers businesses a number of benefits, including

  • Cost-effectiveness: fax software is a cost-effective way to send and receive documents.
  • Flexibility: fax software can be used from anywhere there is internet access.
  • Speed: fax software is a fast way to send and receive documents.
  • Security: fax software can be used to send and receive documents securely.

The best fax software for your business depends on your individual needs and requirements. If you are a small business, cloud fax software or mobile fax software may be a good option. If you are a large business, desktop fax software may be a better option.

Fax software is software that enables companies to send and receive faxes. A fax machine is a device that can send and receive faxes.

Yes, there are a number of free fax software programs that you can use. However, these programs usually do not offer all the features that paid fax software programs offer.

A good fax software should have at least the following functions:

  • Sending and receiving of different documents, such as Word, PDF, etc.
  • Management of fax accounts
  • Journal management
  • Archiving of faxes
  • Editing faxes before and after sending

A fax server is a device or software that receives and sends faxes. A fax gateway is a device or software that converts faxes and emails and transmits between them. Fax servers or fax gateways can be available either as stand-alone devices or as software applications.

The main difference between a fax server and a fax gateway is that a fax server only receives and sends faxes, while a fax gateway converts and transmits faxes and emails between them.

Here is a table summarising the differences between a fax server and a fax gateway:

Function

Receives and sends faxes

Converts and transmits faxes and emails

Can be available as a stand-alone device or as a software application

Fax server

Yes

No

Yes

Fax Gateway

Yes

Yes

Yes

Which device or software is best for you depends on your individual needs and requirements. If you only want to receive and send faxes, a fax server is a good option. If you want to use both faxes and emails, a fax gateway is a good option.

There are a few reasons why fax machines are still used, despite the availability of email and other electronic forms of communication.

  • Legal security: in some industries, such as the legal industry, it is a legal requirement to send certain documents by fax. This is because faxes are considered a secure method of transmitting documents.
  • Reliability: faxes are considered a reliable method of transmitting documents. This is because faxes are usually delivered immediately to the recipient and cannot be lost or damaged.
  • Compatibility: fax machines are compatible with many different types of devices, including phones, computers and printers. This makes them a flexible solution for transmitting documents.
  • Cost-effective: fax machines can be a cost-effective way to transmit documents, especially when used with a subscription service.

There are a few reasons why you should use fax software instead of a fax machine.

  • Flexibility: fax software can be used from any device with internet access, including computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. This makes it much more flexible than fax machines, which need to be installed in a specific location.
  • Cost: fax software is usually less expensive than fax machines. This is because you don't have the upfront cost of a fax machine and you only have to pay for the fax services you use.
  • Efficiency: fax software is usually more efficient than fax machines. This is because you can send and receive faxes directly from your computer or other devices without having to use a fax machine.
  • Archiving: fax software can help you archive and organise your faxes. This can be helpful if you need to keep documents for business or legal purposes.
  • Tracking: fax software can help you track and log your faxes. This can be helpful if you need to track the status of your faxes or document the sending of faxes.
  • Integration: fax software can be integrated with other software applications such as CRM systems and ERP systems. This can help you manage and integrate your faxes more efficiently.

Overall, fax software offers a number of advantages over fax machines. If you're looking for a more flexible, cost-effective, efficient and secure way to send and receive faxes, fax software is the better option.


Yes, faxes can be received with XPhone on the PC and also in the Mobile App.

Yes, you can send PDF and Word files with XPhone.

To do this, you need appropriate software that allows you to send faxes from Outlook. With XPhone Connect you can send faxes directly from Outlook.

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