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
You can check the HP model at the HP web site.
You can check the HP model at the HP web site.
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.
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 😉
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.
And if you don't want to spend money on equipment try this:
hp digital fax
