Sending a fax (MFC models only)

For Macintosh®

You can send a fax directly from a Macintosh® application.
Note Note
Fax documents will be sent in Black and White only.
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Create a document in a Macintosh® application.
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From an application such as Apple® TextEdit, click File, then Print.
For Mac OS® X 10.5
For more page setup options, click the disclosure triangle beside the Printer pop-up menu.
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For Mac OS® X 10.2.x to 10.4.x
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Choose Send Fax from the pop-up menu.
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Choose Facsimile from the Output pop-up menu.
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Enter a fax number in the Input Fax Number box, and then click Print to send the fax.
Note Note
If you want to send a fax to more than one number, click Add after entering the first fax number. The destination fax numbers will be listed in the dialog box.
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Drag a vCard from the Mac OS® X address Book application (For Mac OS® X 10.2.x to 10.4.x)

You can address a fax number using a Vcard (an electronic business card) from the Mac OS® X Address Book application.
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Click Address Book.
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Drag a Vcard from the Mac OS® X Address Book application to the Destination Fax Numbers field.
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Note Note
If both work and home fax numbers are stored in the Mac OS® X Address Book, choose work fax or home fax from the Stored Fax Numbers pop-up menu, and then drag a Vcard.
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When you are finished addressing your fax, click Print.
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Note Note
The Vcard used must contain a work fax or home fax number.

Using Mac OS® X 10.5 Addresses panel

You can address a fax number using Addresses button.
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Click Addresses.
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Choose fax number from Addresses panel and then click To.
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When you are finished addressing your fax, click Print.
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