2.  Open Document to Fax

Impact ColorFax includes an option to open a document to fax.  This option allows you to convert documents into faxable images by simply opening them using the standard file open dialog box.

Supported File Types

Open Document to Fax works with the following file types:

*.DOC, *.RTF, *.TXT Microsoft Word, Notepad etc.

*.PPS                                     Microsoft Power Point

*.HTML, *.HTM                      Microsoft FrontPage, Internet Explorer, etc.

*.PDF                                     Portable Document Format

*.BMP                                     Bitmaps

*.DCX                                     DCX Files

*.PCX                                     PCX Files

*.TIFF                                     TIFF Files

*.JPG                                      JPEG Files

*.PNG                                     PNG Files

If you want to fax a file which is in a format other than one listed above, you can send it as a fax by printing it to the Impact ColorFax printer

In order to use the Open Document to Fax feature, you must do the following:

1. Under the File menu, select the Open Document to Fax option.  This will open the following dialog box:

2.    Navigate to the document that you wish to fax.

3.    Either double click on the desired document or select the file and press the Open button.

4.    Impact ColorFax will then convert the selected document into a faxable image and will launch the Send Fax Document window (See screenshot below).

5.    Either select an individual from the Phone Book or manually enter a fax number.  Press the Send button to send the document to the selected number.