In order to send a fax to a manually operated fax machine (telefax) that doesn't have auto-answer enabled, you'll need to activate the relevant option in the settings.
Follow these steps to understand how to send a fax to manually operated fax machines (telefax):
- Login to your Fax.Plus account, and go to the Send Fax section on your Dashboard.
- Click on the Gear ⚙️ icon.
- Once the popup window for Settings is revealed, check the box for Fax To Human Operated Telefax.
- You have the option to select either a male or female announcer. Once chosen, you can listen to the chosen announcement, giving you a preview of what your intended recipient will hear.
- Click on Save.
- Launch the Fax.Plus app.
- Go to Send Fax.
- To the top left side of your screen, find the Gear ⚙️ icon and toggle ON on the option for Fax To Human Operated Telefax.
- You have the option to select either a male or female announcer. Once chosen, you can listen to the chosen announcement, giving you a preview of what your intended recipient will hear.
- Click on Save.
Note: The recipient of your fax at the destination will receive an audio message notifying them about the incoming fax. They will be required to accept the communication in order to receive the fax.
Audio messages come in a variety of options, including 9 different languages with male and female voices. These languages include; English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, and Japanese.
Note: Fax to Human-Operated Telefax is available to all registered users on Fax.Plus. To eliminate the dialogue provided by Fax.Plus, please upgrade to a paid plan subscription by visiting the Fax.Plus pricing page here.