Connecting Fax - PC

Hello to the community!
I want to get a fax machine that will keep the faxes at its memory and will then be able to send them to my PC. Is this possible?
I'm thinking of some model like HP Officejet Pro 8600 e-All-in-One Printer - N911a. I tried to find details but here http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Printers/HP-Officejet-Pro/CM749A -> Specs -> Connectivity there is none.
Please enlighten me. Thanks to everyone!
EDIT:
Now, I've found this HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf Multifunction Printer which I think better suits me.
I want to ask as well, does the machine has to connect to some computer to work, or is it independent? Thanks once again!
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Hi QuestionAsker,
The HP Officejet Pro 8600 N911a is capable of sending faxes to your computer. See the User's Guide on page 51. Digital Solutions Fax to Email is only supported by the Plus (N911g) or Premium (N911n) versions of the Officejet Pro 8600.
HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf Multifunction can receive faxes to a Windows computer, but not a Macintosh computer. See page 137 of the User's Guide. Receive faxes to a computer
You can make copies or send faxes from either printer without being connected to a computer.
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