Richard Miller3

Q: hp digital fax

Howdy

 

Does anyone know if Hewlett Packard printers with Digital Fax will work with a Mac? I have been reviewing the literature, and it looks to me that it only works with Windows base machines. I am hoping that I am missing something.

 

Thanks

 

rlmslo

iPhone 4S, iOS 5.0.1

Posted on Oct 26, 2012 3:38 PM

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  • by sig,Solvedanswer

    sig sig Oct 26, 2012 5:40 PM in response to Richard Miller3
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    Oct 26, 2012 5:40 PM in response to Richard Miller3

    You can check the HP model at the HP web site.

    http://www.hp.com

  • by sberman,

    sberman sberman Oct 26, 2012 9:37 PM in response to Richard Miller3
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    Oct 26, 2012 9:37 PM in response to Richard Miller3

    Here's how to check through Apple:

     

    This is the Mac Print 101 article for OS X Lion and Mountain Lion.  I hope you're using one of those.  (I'm concerned because your post indicates a year-old iOS version for iPhone, and does not even mention Mac)

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4670

     

    Click on the "Printer and Scanner Software" link near the top of the attached article.  You'll see a list of the HP printers supported, along with which capabilities (including fax) are supported.

  • by John Galt,Helpful

    John Galt John Galt Oct 26, 2012 9:53 PM in response to Richard Miller3
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    Oct 26, 2012 9:53 PM in response to Richard Miller3

    I am not certain what you mean by "digital fax" but if you mean the ability to fax a document right from your computer, without having to perform the ridiculous step of printing a document just so you can fax it, then you should consider Brother's line of multifunction devices.

     

    The one I use predates AirPrint but they now have a number of printers with that feature, and also fax directly from a standard Print dialog box. Brother supports OS X very well with its native CUPS interface, they are inexpensive, their ink (in the case of inkjets) is inexpensive and lasts a long time, their photo quality is at least as good as HP's, they have lifetime free technical support with people who understand OS X, and a two year warranty.

     

    Read the reviews (Amazon for instance, but be sure to read HP's and Brother's user reviews on their respective websites as well) and decide for yourself.

     

    Brother™ Monochrome Laser Printer and All-in-One models now support AirPrint.

     

    Brother™ Color Inkjet All-in-One units now support AirPrint.

     

    I have no affiliation with them but I would not want a Mac user to make a purchase decision they'll regret

  • by sberman,Helpful

    sberman sberman Oct 26, 2012 9:52 PM in response to Richard Miller3
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    Oct 26, 2012 9:52 PM in response to Richard Miller3

    To add to John's train of thought, I have an Epson Workforce 645 that can fax a document right from the computer without first printing.  This printer is AirPrint capable.

     

    I have no affiliation with Epson.

     

    I'm just trying to point out that if you're considering purchasing a printer with this capability, there are plenty of choices.

  • by sig,

    sig sig Oct 27, 2012 2:27 AM in response to Richard Miller3
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    Oct 27, 2012 2:27 AM in response to Richard Miller3

    And if you don't want to spend money on equipment try this:

    http://www.gotfreefax.com