Faxing From A Server?

[HCSuperStores]

I have a client that wants to send out a fax page to his clients upon request. This is not a "fax blast" but an on-request fax.

 

Has anyone ever done this? I'm looking into services now but you guys here seem to have most bases covered.

 

Thanks for any help you may give!

[TCH-Thomas]

See if this may help you: http://www.tpc.int/

[HCSuperStores]

It's a good start, but I believe that my client is looking for more of a rich fax document, that would include B&W pictures or illustrations.

 

The link that you mentioned seems to be strictly for text faxes, although the technology is very interesting!

 

Any other ideas?

[GroovyFish]

It's been a long time since working with this kind of technology, but I would suggest doing a google search for "fax server" and "fax on demand"

 

I don't think this is something you can set up on your hosting here. But I could be wrong.

 

Depending on the type of phone system they have (if this is a bigger company), if they are using an IVR they may already have a fax on demand system available to them. (Basically, their client calls a specific number or company extension, selects a fax to receive then enters in their fax number and the fax is automatically sent)

[HCSuperStores]

FYI ...

 

One service, that seems to meet my clients needs most appropriately so far, is through send2fax.

 

You can subscribe to them and then simply use e-mail to send out faxes via e-mail, which any server can do without putting a hit on resources.

 

So at least I know it's possible and not too expensive for this company.

 

Cheers!