How to WestFax

Sending a fax can be as easy as sending an email...Literally. Learn how to fax via email today! If you need more assistance please feel free to reach out to us at 303-299-9329.

Send a Fax via Gmail (or any mail client)

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  1. Send a Fax via Gmail (or any mail client)
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HIPAA Compliant Fax FAQ

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  • Can I send a fax from my Outlook email?
    To send a fax from your Outlook e-mail, simply attach a Word document, PDF, or image file to an e-mail, and address it to the destination phone number, adding “@westfax.com” to the end. WestFax will automatically associate the fax with your account, based on the e-mail address from which it is being sent.
  • Can I send a fax from my Gmail?
    It’s easy to send a fax using Gmail. Click on the “compose” button to start a new e-mail. In the “To” address field, enter the fax number, followed by “@westfax.com”. Simply attach a document or image file to the e-mail, and send it. WestFax will identify it as a fax from your account (based on the Gmail address that you are using to send it), and it will be sent as an outbound fax from your account.
  • Can I send a fax from Word?
    There are several different ways to send a fax from Microsoft Word. The simplest method is to use the WestFax print driver, which emulates a printer on your computer. By printing the Word file to the WestFax driver and adding your recipient’s fax number, WestFax will automatically route the printing of the Word document to your recipient’s fax machine. WestFax also makes it easy to send word documents as faxes, simply by attaching them to an e-mail or uploading them to the WestFax portal.
  • Is there a way to fax without a fax machine?
    WestFax offers four different methods for sending a fax without using a fax machine. #1: Log into the WestFax portal, fill out the phone number you want to send the fax to, and upload one or more attachments (such as PDFs, Word documents, or image files). #2: Attach a document or image file to an e-mail, and address it to the destination phone number, adding “@westfax.com” to the end. #3: Install the “Print to Fax” driver on your computer, which makes sending a fax as easy as printing a document. #4: The WestFax API enables you to embed fax capabilities into software programs.
  • Is Fax safer than email?
    There are several reasons why fax is safer than e-mail. First, hacking a fax is difficult and very inefficient, so hackers tend to concentrate on easier targets. Second, it is impossible to embed a virus within a fax, so a fax cannot be used to infect your computer with malware, compromising the security of your system and potentially infecting other users.
  • How can I send a fax through the Internet?
    To send a fax through the Internet, WestFax gives you a few options. First, you can log into the WestFax portal, fill out the phone number you want to send the fax to, and upload one or more attachments (such as PDFs, Word documents, or image files). Another option is to attach a document or image file to an e-mail and address it to the destination phone number, adding “@westfax.com” to the end. Finally, WestFax offers the “Print to Fax” driver, which makes sending a fax as easy as printing a document.
  • Can I get Customer Service help if I need it?
    Yes. Our in-house account managers are experienced professionals with years of service to the company. There is virtually no request they can’t handle. Our turnaround time for large custom merge orders is unmatched in the industry.
  • Do I need to buy any software or hardware?
    No. You only need Internet access or email capability.
  • What are your acceptable document formats?
    MS Word, PDF, Tiff, RTF, Excel, Publisher, png, jpg, gif and Powerpoint.