Cannot Use Fax Console Send Service

> Installed fax console on desktop (Windows XP SP2). Can receive faxes but
> cannot send. Configuration checked and re-checked and everything seems to
> be
> in order. Status of failed sent faxes reads as follows:
> Status: Retries Exceeded
> Extended Status: Fatal Error
>
> Receipt of failure notice occurs within seconds after the fax is sent.
> Fax
> modem functioning correctly. The fax sent does not work even if the
> 'Retries'
> is set to maximum, or the fax facility itself is set as the 'Default
> Printer'. Have tried reinstalling the fax service without success. Have
> tried seeking solution on MS website, but all configurations have been
> confirmed without success.
>
> Thank you, any assistance is appreciated!