Rioch as a Fax Modem?

[Methedor]

Hello there, I have a client wanting to "Send a fax via PC through the MFP fax" I haven't found anything on CTN so far on this. Looking into the idea of Windows 10 Fax with the MFP as a Fax modem, but it doesn't acknowledge the one we have here over as valid. I have read (<-link) that it is theoretically possible with an MFP, but no details. Is this not possible in your experience or am I missing some third party software to allow a Network Connected MFP/Fax to Fax via PC? I am aware of sites like E-Fax, but that is not what the client wants or is under the impression should be used as she is looking for a 'free and convenient' resource from the PC.

Basic Information:
MP C407 connected to network via Ethernet
Unit is connected for fax via Faxline
PC(s) OS Windows 10 & Windows 7

Thank you for Reading and Responding.

[LNorris]

Re: Rioch as a Fax Modem?

look up lan fax

[zed255]

Re: Rioch as a Fax Modem?

LAN Fax is just a print driver that passes the job to the fax module. Download from you regional Ricoh end user site and set up as a printer. This 'feature' has been standard for a very long time for units with a fax module.

[Methedor]

Re: Rioch as a Fax Modem?

Thanks you guys, looks like I wasn't using the correct line of search for this. The LAN-FAX driver has been acquired. Strange that this is the first time that I've been asked about this feature feature.

[Ctl-Alt-Del]

Re: Rioch as a Fax Modem?

Thanks you guys, looks like I wasn't using the correct line of search for this. The LAN-FAX driver has been acquired. Strange that this is the first time that I've been asked about this feature feature.

We installed it a lot back in the day but no one ever used it so it fell by the wayside.

[KenB]

Re: Rioch as a Fax Modem?

A lot of customers are unaware that the function is even available.

If they currently are printing documents, then dropping them back in the feeder just to fax them, it’s insane not to use the LAN Fax driver.

One word of caution: Don’t be a hero and set the driver up as being shared on a server (or share it off a workstation).

Bad things can and will happen, the least of which is sharing issues with the address book.

You can create address books (shared and private), and even create custom cover sheets.

A history lesson: About 20 years ago, before the LAN Fax drivers, Ricoh did allow sharing of the Fax modem over the network, but it only worked with WinFax Pro, which was the defecto standard in PC faxing at the time.

WinFax Pro worked great, but the modem sharing idea was totally worthless.

[jonhiker]

Re: Rioch as a Fax Modem?

We have a couple of hospitals that do the print to the ricoh and then fax them out via the same machine. I have given up trying to get them to use the lan fax driver.... oh well... more clicks for us.

[KenB]

Re: Rioch as a Fax Modem?

We have a couple of hospitals that do the print to the ricoh and then fax them out via the same machine. I have given up trying to get them to use the lan fax driver.... oh well... more clicks for us.

Hospitals can be a real pain.

They have so many goofy apps (which will remain nameless) that can be and are quite difficult to print out of.

The Lan-Fax driver is made for "normal office" apps. Definitely the large majority are, but some just aren't.

[Methedor]

Re: Rioch as a Fax Modem?

Anyone know if the LAN-FAX dirvers are "Universal" in the same manner that a PCL Driver is a PCL Driver? If not I'll need to get into the habit of seeing if LAN-FAX is available on each install. Hmn, this is rather convenient.

As for Medical Programs. Yeah most seem to be built for proprietary things and connections to the point of causing issues when trying to use new hardware at times. I've seen them not adhere to the systems Default Printer, thus causing confusion down the line and "This is Broken, Fix It" Requests. I know that there was one place that wanted Direct Scanning into the medical program from a Ricoh Push Scanner due to wanting the elimination of a few clicks.

[sandmanmac]

Re: Rioch as a Fax Modem?

Anyone know if the LAN-FAX dirvers are "Universal" in the same manner that a PCL Driver is a PCL Driver? If not I'll need to get into the habit of seeing if LAN-FAX is available on each install. Hmn, this is rather convenient.

NO. The drivers are model specific

[slimslob]

Re: Rioch as a Fax Modem?

Anyone know if the LAN-FAX dirvers are "Universal" in the same manner that a PCL Driver is a PCL Driver? If not I'll need to get into the habit of seeing if LAN-FAX is available on each install. Hmn, this is rather convenient.

As for Medical Programs. Yeah most seem to be built for proprietary things and connections to the point of causing issues when trying to use new hardware at times. I've seen them not adhere to the systems Default Printer, thus causing confusion down the line and "This is Broken, Fix It" Requests. I know that there was one place that wanted Direct Scanning into the medical program from a Ricoh Push Scanner due to wanting the elimination of a few clicks.

NO. The drivers are model specific

And even though Ricoh does make "Universal" drivers, the only time I would use them is if you are wanting to pool different models. Pooled printers must all use the same driver. If you want to fully utilize all the features of a specific printer, you need to use a driver written for that printer.

[Harold D. Keels]

Re: Rioch as a Fax Modem?

Sorry for my late reply in this thread. I even don't know much about this one Rioch Fax Modem. You should try for something which is reliable and cheap as well. Would you mind to give a try for Cocofax service? This Cocofax service will ensure you to send fax online visit the website if you want to proceed with Cocofax. As a new users, you will get 1 month of free trial. All the best!

[Phil B.]

Re: Rioch as a Fax Modem?

Sorry for my late reply in this thread. I even don't know much about this one Rioch Fax Modem. You should try for something which is reliable and cheap as well. Would you mind to give a try for Cocofax service? This Cocofax service will ensure you to send fax online visit the website if you want to proceed with Cocofax. As a new users, you will get 1 month of free trial. All the best!

any time a thread has gone used for 2 years we consider that thread Dead and Buried.

please let them rest in peace.

[mga]

Re: Rioch as a Fax Modem?

any time a thread has gone used for 2 years we consider that thread Dead and Buried.

please let them rest in peace.

+1

[Matthew C]

Re: Rioch as a Fax Modem?

I don't know much about a Rioch fax modem yet. I"m new to fax. I recently set up fax service in my office. But I would like to get some more details about using fax service. Therefore, I need a fax guide website. I found GoogleFaxFree a while ago as a fax guide website I would like to follow this one. This will ensure how to fax online with gmail with Google Fax Free ideas. What 's your thought in it?