How to send a fax from Microsoft Word?

The information in this article applies to:

• GFI FAXmaker for Exchange 10
• GFI FAXmaker for Exchange 7
• GFI FAXmaker for Exchange 9
• GFI FAXmaker for Exchange/SMTP 12
• GFI FAXmaker for Exchange/SMTP 14

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The following procedure applies to sending a fax from Word by means of the Outlook Form.

1. Create your document in Microsoft Word 
    
2. Print to the GFI FAXmaker printer driver, or select the 'Send to mail recipient' command in the Microsoft Word Menu. 
    
3. The 'Outlook new message dialog' will come up.
    
4. Select a recipient with a 'Business Fax field' and click 'Ok'.   
    
5. Click 'Send'.
    
   Figure 1: Click on Send
    
6. The new message in 'Microsoft Outlook' after printing to the GFI FAXmaker printer driver.
    
7. You can doubleclick the attachment to preview your fax.
    
8. If you have selected the 'Send to mail recipient' command, your attachment will appear as a Microsoft Word document.
   
   Figure 2: Select a contact with a Business Fax field
    
9. Selecting a recipient from the Outlook contacts address book.