29312 Server FaxThis chapter explains how to set up the Server Fax service of the machine. Thefollowing information is provided:Server Fax Overview – page 293Server Fax Environments – page 293Server Fax Installation – page 294Installation Procedure – page 294Fax Server Installation and Configuration – page 294Machine Configuration – page 295Test Server Fax Transmission – page 296Server Fax OverviewIf your machine is equipped with the Network Scanning Kit and the Server Fax Kit, youcan use the Server Fax service that sends and receives image data through a separate,networked fax server with its own links to the telephone system.A document scanned on the machine is converted into a TIFF file, and a job log is sentalong with the image data to the fax server. The transferred image resides in a directoryon the fax server (commonly known as a fax repository). The server monitors therepository for documents to be faxed, and faxes any documents it finds per the routinginstructions contained in the job log.As stated in this chapter, you will be setting up a network connection to a Xerox-certified, third party fax server (server running fax management software) which willreceive, store, and redirect incoming documents to the server’s fax boards, or otherdestinations determined by fax server software setup.NOTE: Some models do not support the Server Fax service.NOTE: The Fax and Internet Fax services, and the Server Fax service are mutuallyexclusive. While the Fax Server service is enabled, even if the Fax Kit and InternetFax Kit are installed on the machine, they are detected as "not installed". During thattime, therefore, Fax/Internet Fax transmission and reception are disabled andconfiguration reports show that the machine does not support the Fax or Internet Faxservice. Also note that Mailbox to Fax (fax transmission using a job flow sheet) andDirect Fax are not available when the Server Fax service is enabled.Server Fax EnvironmentsSystem RequirementsThe following are required to set up and use the Server Fax service.• Network Scanning Kit• Server Fax Kit• Machine connection to a network using TCP/IP• A fax server installed on the same network
