How do I send a fax from my iMac?

Yes, it is possible to send a fax from your iMac. Here's how you can do it:

1. Use an Online Fax Service:

- There are several online fax services available that allow you to send faxes directly from your computer. These services typically require you to create an account and may charge a fee based on the number of faxes sent or the duration of your subscription. Some popular online fax services include eFax, HelloFax, and MyFax.

2. Use a Fax Modem:

- If your iMac is equipped with a fax modem or if you have an external fax modem connected to your computer, you can use fax software to send faxes. There are various fax software options available for macOS, such as FaxFresh and Faxer.

3. Use Email-to-Fax Services:

- Some online fax services also offer the option to send faxes via email. With this method, you can compose an email with the fax content as an attachment and send it to a designated fax number provided by the fax service. The email will be converted into a fax and sent to the recipient's fax machine.

4. Consider Built-in macOS Features:

- macOS does not have built-in fax functionality like older operating systems did. However, you can use third-party software or online services as mentioned above to send faxes from your iMac.

Before sending a fax, ensure that you have the recipient's fax number and any additional information required by the fax service or software you choose to use. Additionally, consider the privacy and security implications of sending sensitive information via fax and choose a method that meets your needs and preferences.

Sending a fax requires the use of a telephone line. As the Mac has no access to a physical landline it cannot directly send a fax.

However, if you google "online fax service" you can find a number of providers who can send a fax for you if given your data in the appropriate digital format online.

Heretostay59 wrote:

2. Use a Fax Modem:

- If your iMac is equipped with a fax modem

No Mac is equipped with a fax modem

or if you have an external fax modem connected to your computer, you can use fax software to send faxes. There are various fax software options available for macOS, such as FaxFresh and Faxer.

You've left out the fact that, in addition to a fax modem, you need a landline.