Creating a Fax Message from a Fax Machine

About this task

You can create a Fax message by accessing your messaging mailbox from a Fax machine and then scanning the document you want to Fax:

Procedure

  1. Use the handset of the Fax machine and log in to your messaging mailbox.
  2. When prompted, press 1(Create a Message) on the telephone keypad of the Fax machine.
  3. When prompted, press #(To send only a Fax).
  4. When prompted, begin addressing:
    • For extensions on the local system, enter the extension number and #.

    • For numbers outside the local PBX:

      • Press **5.

      • Enter the Fax number as a subscriber would dial it from an internal desk phone, including the trunk access code and the long distance access codes.

      • Press #.

    • For messaging mailing lists, press *L and follow system prompts.

  5. After you have finished addressing, press #.
  6. Listen for voice prompts to instruct you to load the document.

    Then press Start on the Fax machine.