Oki 56801 manual Helpful Hints I-Fax, Header, Email, Attachments TIFF or PDF, Internet Fax

Header

The header includes all routing information for the path your Internet Fax followed from the time it was sent to the time it was received.

The header is automatically generated as part of the Internet Faxing process.

Email

The email includes the To, From, and Date information. It may include RE: (Subject) and body text (email message).

The To, From, and Date information are automatically generated as part of the Internet Faxing process. However, they are based on information programmed by the user.

The subject and message (if used) can be determined by the user.

Attachment(s): TIFF or PDF

The TIFF or PDF attachment(s) are the “fax” part of the Internet Fax. The content of the TIFF attachments is determined by the end user. The conversion to TIFF or PDF and file handling are part of the Internet Faxing process.

Note: If the receiver is another OKI I-Fax device, the format must be TIFF as the OKI devices cannot receive PDF.

Helpful Hints (I-Fax)

Your fax machine has many features and capabilities that will help you

•Operate the machine

•Save money

•Save time

PSTN Faxing vs. Internet Faxing

PSTN Faxing is fax communication conducted via telephone lines, with which you are probably familiar. PSTN Faxing requires telephone numbers and telephone lines.

Internet Faxing is fax communication conducted via the Internet which resembles email communications more than it does PSTN faxing. Internet Faxing requires email addresses, mail servers, Internet connections, and fax machines capable of Internet Faxing.

Internet Fax

Internet Fax is a term with several meanings, depending on context. Internet Fax can mean

•Fax communication conducted via the Internet.

•A fax machine capable of Internet Faxing.

•Τhe document (fax) sent via the Internet.

Email Addresses vs. PSTN (Phone) Numbers

You can combine email addresses and telephone numbers in one communication session.

You can send a fax to several email addresses or several telephone numbers, or a combination of email addresses and telephone numbers.

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