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Knowledge Base/Sending & Receiving Faxes

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Sending & Receiving Faxes

Every way to send and receive a fax — web portal, email, iPhone, Android, and the print driver. These guides help remote teams and healthcare offices send HIPAA-compliant faxes without a fax machine, flatten a fillable PDF before sending, and get a fax moving fast from whatever device is already on hand.

01 Four Ways to Send a FaxDiscover four easy ways to send a fax with WestFax: fax to email, print to fax, the WestFax API, and a secure online record of every fax you send. 02 How to Fax Without a Fax Machine: Staying HIPAA CompliantLearn how to send HIPAA-compliant faxes without a fax machine using secure cloud faxing—encrypted transmission, audit trails, and access from any device. 03 How to Send and Receive Faxes on an iPhoneTurn your iPhone into a fax machine. Send and receive faxes securely with TLS 1.2 encryption, Sign and Send, PDF saving, and email delivery. 04 How to Send and Receive Faxes on Android DevicesTurn your Android phone into a portable fax machine. Send and receive faxes with the WestFax app, featuring TLS 1.2 encryption and HIPAA-compliant options. 05 How to Send a fax with the new WestFax Print DriverLearn how to send a fax from your computer with the WestFax Print To Fax driver: install it, print your document, and enter recipient details to send. 06 How to setup and Use the WestFax Print to Fax DriverSet up and use the WestFax Print to Fax Driver to send HIPAA-compliant faxes from any Windows program with printing, ideal for EHR workflows. 07 How to Flatten a Fillable PDF FileLearn how to flatten a fillable PDF using Adobe Acrobat or Google Chrome so your typed text stays intact when you fax or email the document. 08 How Long Does It Take to Send a Fax Online?How long does it take to send a fax online? Learn the factors affecting online fax transmission times, from internet speed to the recipient's equipment.

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