Sending Faxes from Public Multi-Function Devices

The multi-function printer devices in the Davis Family Library have been set up to send faxes.

If you need to receive fax, please contact the ITS Helpdesk to request an incoming fax line.

For screenshots of what to expect through the process, see Scanning on the Public Printers - Usage Guide. 

To send a fax:

1. Log in to one of the MiddColor devices in Davis 142, 242, or 303.

2. Select the Scan option from the list of choices.

3. Select the "Send Fax from Davis" option.

4. On the Scan Details screen, enter the receiving fax number (i.e., to whom you are sending the fax) under “Fax number with area code”.

   • If sending the fax somewhere on campus, you only need the extension.

5. UN-check the “New document” check box at the bottom of the page.

   • Also un-check “Additional Pages” if you do NOT have additional pages to scan. 

6. Place the document you need faxed in the scanning area of the printer .

7. Click the Green Start button.

   • NOTE: there are two start buttons—make sure you select the higher, green one. The blue one at the very bottom of the screen may fail to properly send the fax data.

8. If you kept “Additional Pages” checked, follow the on-screen prompts to scan the additional pages and select Finish when done.

9. The scan will process and the device will return to the login screen when complete.

10. You should soon receive an email confirmation that that the fax went through.

    • If the fax fails, you may get an initial message with a subject of “Sending your scanned document” with content that the fax is on its way. The system will retry for another 10-15 minutes, at which time you will get a new email that the fax has failed. In that case, please try these steps again.