Print To Fax

Using print to fax

Note: Use of the mFax print to fax driver requires an active mFax account. If you do not already have an account check out our plans here.

Step 1

Download the driver. Once downloaded, extract the contents of the zip folder and run the executable. Follow the prompts to install the application.

Step 2

You will be prompted to enter your authorization key. You can generate and copy your driver key from the mFax web portal.
Check out this article for more detailed instructions. Paste your key and click "Authenticate" to complete driver setup.

Step 3

Now that your print to fax driver is setup, simply click Print from any application that allows and choose the Print to Fax driver as your printer. You will be prompted to enter the fax number and cover page details. Faxes sent via driver are also accessible for viewing in the mFax web portal.

What is print to fax?

The print to fax function for mFax makes faxing as simple as sending a file to your printer. You don't need to have a separate program to send a fax. In fact, after installing the software, any application in Windows that allows you to print will also allow you to fax. That means you never again have to print out forms or documents to send a fax.

Benefit twice as much by reducing unnecessary paper waste while also upgrading your file sending security using mFax’s simple and convenient print to fax driver.

How to enable print to fax

Step 1

To enable print to fax, you must first have an mFax account. Sign up for a new account here if you haven’t already.

Step 2

Next, download and install the driver. The driver will need to be installed on each computer using the print to fax function.

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Step 3

To activate the driver, you will need to go to your mFax web portal.

Go to the settings and API Keys. Next, select Add Key. Choose Print Driver from the list when prompted to have the system generate a unique key. Simply copy and paste the key into the final page of the driver installation and click the Authenticate button.

Now, you’re ready to send faxes with the click of a button.

Print from any windows app straight to fax

Almost any Windows app that allows for printing can send a fax once you've enabled the print to fax driver. No need to access the web portal or even an email client - faxing really is as simple as printing a file.

Applications supporting print to fax

Almost all Windows applications with a print function accommodate our print to fax feature.

Our print-to-fax function allows you to send faxes directly from all of the most popular Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and even Paint. If you can print it, you can fax it.

Because you can send faxes straight from applications, you and your employees will save time on office tasks. For instance, if you have an electronic health record software that allows you to print out referrals for patients, instead of wasting time printing and faxing them, your staff can simply fax them directly from within the program.

Windows OS versions supporting print to fax

Our Print to Fax driver supports most versions of Windows OS including Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 10.

If you have questions about Windows support or any other function of our print-to-fax driver, feel free to contact us.

Download the mFax print driver for Windows

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Using print to fax

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What is print to fax?

How to enable print to fax

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Print from any windows app straight to fax

Applications supporting print to fax

Windows OS versions supporting print to fax

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