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[christcorp]

As with anything else, the ISP, home network, equipment, etc... will all play a part in the fax equation. What I did, and it works 100% of the time (I've never faxed more than a 4 page document, so i guess 100% might be over exaggerating), anyway, this is what I did.

Looked for a 9600 baud fax machine. I found one on clearance at Staples. A Brother Intellifax 775 for $29.99. I didn't want one that I had to slow down. For what it's worth, I also found and bought a panasonic 9600 baud at a pawn shop for $10. I bought the brother because it made for a really quick, quality not important, copier. Anyway; I also made sure that I "Turned OFF" ECM. Now, in some fax machines, the instructions to turn off ECM is in the instructions. Some, like my Brother 775, I did an internet search and found the key sequence. E.g. With power unplugged, hold menu button and power up, etc... Anyway; it's always 9600 baud and the ECM is off. I fax only 2-3 times a month, but I have no problem sending or receiving. FWIW: I've tried my all in one HP 8500 mega printer, and I can't get the fax to work on Voip. But the good old Brother 775 and Panasonic work just fine. Mike...

[markbet]

I have an old Hewlett Packard 9600 baud machine in moth balls. Can you receive a fax as well?

Disregard post. I re-read the last post stating he can send an receive a fax.