Faxing via apple modem

Hi all,
I added an internal modem to my G4 AGP. I'm using Faxstf and I find it tedious when trying to fax that I have to manually add a fax # into my address book in order for Faxstf to find it. In the pass, from my 8100 I faxed normally as I typed the number and clicked fax.
Is there an easy way to fax in OSX 10.4.11 using my modem? Can anyone recommend a good fax program?
Thanks
Web dude

Hi-
Have you tried faxing using the File/Print/PDF/Fax PDF option? This is linked to your Address book, and is a handy way of faxing.

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