Re: Sending fax from MacPro through multi-function printer.

Question

     I am running OS 10.6.8 on my MacPro (Model4, 1), to which is attached a Brother MFC-440CN (with fax capability) through a router.  I am able to print, but when I try send a fax I receive the message "NO FAX MODEMS WERE FOUND."  I can send and receive fax documents directly through the MFC. Why is the fax not available to the MacPro? How can I resolve the problem?
     Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

Problem solved!  At the Brother website, in the FAQS area, under "How do I send a PC-Fax in Macintosh," I found the following Solution:
Description of Solution 200000017785
To send a PC Fax follow the steps listed below:
1.  Create a document in a Macintosh application.
2.  From the application click FILE => PRINT. The Printer dialog box appears.
Mac OS X 10.5.x - 10.6.x Users: Click the disclosure triangle beside the Printer pop-up menu to display configuration options.
3.  Choose SEND FAX from the pop-up menu.
4.  Choose FACSIMILE from the Output pop-up menu.
5. Enter a fax number in the Input Fax Number box, and then click PRINT to send the fax.
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 Destination Fax Numbers field.
I would assume that this solution may apply to most other MFCs (HP, etc.), depending on an applications software.