Posted by LynnNC on 10/7/12 3:54pm
Msg #437570

Want cheap fax line

I want paper fax, not efax. currently I am paying over $60 a month to AT&T, whick is ridiculous.

I know that you can fax with Majic Jack, but have read some negative reviews on the service.

Any suggestions?

Reply by Glenn Strickler on 10/7/12 9:13pm
Msg #437609

Why not just use the FAX service offered here by NR to receive faxes, and an inexpensive FAX machine to send over you current land line? No additional cost since you are a premium member already, unless you need to buy a FAX. I bought mine are the Salvation Army thrift store for five bucks eight years ago. It doesn't print, but I don't need it to print.

Reply by LynnNC on 10/8/12 9:00am
Msg #437633

I checked with AT&T and my landline would still be about $35 a month after bringing it to the bare minimum. Long distance costs $5 a month plus 7 cents a minute - last month my long distance charges were $14.

I have an all-in-one printer/fax/scan/copier (HP Laserjet M1522nf), but no one has been able to figure out how to set up the scan feature.

I know if I could scan/email I would save the long distance charges.

Reply by sueharke on 10/8/12 11:11am
Msg #437649

Does a computer geek need some notary work done? If yes, trade the notary work for setting up the scanner for you.

Reply by Clem/CA on 10/8/12 3:04pm
Msg #437688

Install the software


from here

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=3442751&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=3442750&swLang=1&taskId=135&swEnvOID=228

and read this

http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01431845/c01431845.pdf

Reply by jba/fl on 10/7/12 9:42pm
Msg #437614

Get a scanner and email. 3 mos. and it is paid for. n/m

Reply by CopperheadVA on 10/8/12 6:39am
Msg #437629

What I use is not a perfect solution but it has been working for me for the last year. I can fax with my NetTalk VOIP line, which costs $30 per year. I did have to adjust the settings on my fax machine to slow down the transmission speed. NetTalk is similar to MagicJack except that it plugs into your router and not your computer. So your computer does not need to be on in order for it to work. When I first installed the NetTalk I successfully faxed a 25 page file (took a long time due to the slower setting) but lately I do have problems with a large file not going through, which is very frustrating to keep re-sending. I scan and email the file whenever possible, but once in a while a fax is required.

I receive faxes on my NotRot fax, which is extremely infrequent.

Reply by Joe/NC on 10/8/12 9:47am
Msg #437637

Lynn


I use my landline which is time warner cable,i have my fax machine attached to that but only to send faxes. I recieve faxes with an efax which cost me $95 per yr, they go right into email, saves all those advertisements being sent to fax machine.

Joe/NC

Reply by sueharke on 10/8/12 11:14am
Msg #437650

Joey I do the same by receiving faxes on efax. I use a Magic Jack for the fax or scan and email (depending on my mood and the type of document).

Reply by Janet Berger on 10/8/12 1:44pm
Msg #437680

For what you're paying for an efax service, you might be able to get a Notary Rotary Premier membership which includes a free incoming fax number and miscellaneous other benefits (like significant discounts on supplies.) I don't know what it costs for a first time member, but I believe the rate comes down the longer you are a Premier Member and may be significantly less than your current set-up before too long. Might at least be worth checking into.

I gave up the efax service I was paying for a couple of years ago and haven't missed it. (I probably only get a couple of faxes a year anymore on my Notary Rotary number. I get a notification when I receive the fax and can download it from this site, sort of like a PM.)

Reply by MrEd_Ca on 10/8/12 11:30am
Msg #437656

NotRot outgoing faxes ...

... what ever became of that? Is that still on the horizon?

Reply by LORNA DENT on 10/8/12 12:39pm
Msg #437669

Re: NotRot outgoing faxes ...

I use myfax.com....I have a scanner that I paid about 30 for on amazon the faxing cost me about 10.00 per month I can do 50 fax's before they charge more...i have never paid more then 12.00 per month for it. I got rid of my landline, I do have my old fax machine if anyone would like it...still works to, I just don't need it anymore.

Reply by Barb25 on 10/8/12 12:53pm
Msg #437673

I have the "usual" fax via my phone line with Brighthouse cable. This is fine for faxing a couple of pages. What I don't like is if it fails in a big file, I have to start all over again. I think.

For big faxbacks I use Maxemail which I have had since 2002 or 2004, I cannot remember. $17.85 per quarter. Plus I may add, the cost of outbound fax time. Not alot maybe $1.50 or so for 30 pages depending on the number of "tries" I would imagine. Just "the point" that there should be any extra charges.

I just yesterday signed up for Ring Central. They have a 7 day Free Trial and lots of offerings. I chose a fax only for $7.99 per month (up to500 pages) and found a coupon for 25% off for the first six months. (There is a 20% discount for paying one year in advance. Not ready to commit to that. Also can get additional 25% off first 6 months). I opted for month to month.

I tried it last night, sending a recently saved large faxback filed to myself. Worked fine. There are options to send. Email via a phone no. ie. [e-mail address] or go to website and send by attaching file through FAXOUT. or there is downloadable APP for desktop and I think a mobile APP. Like I said only downloaded last night.

Here is the link if anyone is interested in looking at it and this is the Promo Code AFFM0B256M


http://www.ringcentral.com/features/how-it-works_b.html?gw_referrer=null