Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
CIS370 HOME
A good fax-server service allows an administrator to monitor incoming faxes and route them to the intended recipient, while
discarding others, such as advertisements.
Some network fax utilities allow users to link their e-mail addresses to a fax number. This will automatically route faxes to the
intended recipient.
Routing Faxes
Faxes arrive at a fax machine with no electronic addressing information; therefore, some thought needs to be given to how they will
be routed. Several methods for routing faxes exist. The following list describes some of the available options:
FACSys provides both Windows-based and M S-DOS-based interfaces for client computers. It supports HP PCL (Hewlett-Packard
Printer Control Language), PCL5, and PostScript with full text, fonts, and graphics. It also provides fully automatic routing of
incoming faxes and provides comprehensive activity and status reports. It is compatible with GammaFax, Intel SatisFAXtion,
Hayes, JTFax, and other leading fax cards.
FACSys provides complete diagnostics, detailed error reporting, and sophisticated accounting features to make fax servers easy to
administer.
Lesson Checkup
1. How does a fax server compare with a shared printer? What are the roles of each?
2. Define the function of a fax server.
3. Describe three enhancements that can be added to a fax server.
Answers
Lesson Summary
A fax server can provide all users on a network with the capability of sending and receiving faxes.
With a centralized fax service, an administrator can monitor all incoming faxes and route them appropriately.
Several manufacturers offer software that can be used to enhance the operation of a fax server.