Yes you can. EssentialFax has been tested on all variations of Windows 7
and is in use by many of our customers on Windows 7. Just get
the download from here and install
it on Windows 7.
If you currently use EssentialFax on Windows XP or Vista and are
planning on upgrading to Windows 7, we have put together
some notes that you might find helpful when upgrading to Windows 7.
You can use your existing EssentialFax serial number when installing EssentialFax
on Windows 7. If you no longer have your serial number, see the
next Q.
Yes - serial numbers for RKS Fax currently work with EssentialFax. Please go to this page for more information.
There are three exceptions to this that we are aware of: there are some older copies of Quicken, Quickbooks, and. Paperport , which cannot print to the EssentialFax Printer. If you want to use print-to-fax with these programs, please test it out first.
Yes you can - that is built right in to the EssentialFax program.
Yes. You can use a cover sheet by itself for a simple "cover sheet fax".
Please see the EssentialFax download page for complete information. It is a fairly simple process, and its free.
No it is not a service. No there are no ongoing fees. Think of it as a fax machine that has been made into software. It works much the same way. You need a faxmodem and telephone line to dial out on. Phone costs including long distance are your responsibility.
In most cases. Please read this informational page.
As with a fax machine, you must provide the phone service and phone number. Essential Fax just communicates with your modem, which in turn is plugged into your telephone line. Think of it as a fax machine that has been made into software. The fax number, as with a fax machine, is the phone number of whatever outlet you are plugged into.
Yes, but not both at once.
EssentialFax is not able to send or receive faxes while the telephone
line is in use, nor can it differentiate between incoming voice
calls or fax calls. This is just like a fax machine, which can only
send or receive faxes while the phone line is free.
No. EssentialFax works directly with the modem. It does not use your internet connection. EssentialFax dials out on you telephone line, just like a fax machine.
Unlike email which is stored by your Internet Service Provider until you retrieve it, the telephone company does not provide any capability to store incoming faxes until retrieved. To receive a fax, the computer must be on, and the program must be running in Receive mode.
Not at this time.
Yes. Select the faxes you wish to send, and click the Send button.
Not at this time.
No. It requires a local modem, and the software may not be shared.
If you have a question that is not answered here, feel free to send
us an email. For technical questions, email
support@essentialfax.com
and for purchase or upgrade related questions, send email to
sales@essentialfax.com.