Unable to send fax

> Unfortunately, Windows XP Fax has proven to be incompatible with many
> common modems and drivers, particularly older ones, even if the
> manufacturers claim they are "compatible" with Windows XP. Modem
> incompatibility is not apparent during installation or the initial setup.

> only becomes apparent when you first try to send or receive a fax. The Fax
> Service will dial or will answer an incoming fax but then fail with any of

> number of unhelpful error messages such as "Line is busy," "There is no
> answer," or "Reception error." There will be nothing in Event Viewer to

> a clue as to where the problem might lie.
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> These errors have been nearly impossible to track down. To do so requires
> enabling both PSS and debug logging of fax transmissions, both of which
> require fairly extensive registry changes. For the time being, the best
> advice is to attempt to use XP Fax only if you have a modem that is listed
> on the Windows XP Hardware Compatibility List and using the latest

>
>
> List of certified modems:
>

>
> --
> Archan Das
>
> Microsoft Printing, Imaging and Fax Team
>
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>
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> "Martin Davis" <martin_davis11@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:eWc609kvDHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...

> > I have Windows XP Home Edition. I have set up the fax and have no

> > receiving faxes. However, when I try to send a fax (either from a

> > program or directly) the Fax Monitor dialogue box comes up and says

> sending

> > but the send is never completed (An error occured when sending the fax).
> >
> > Many thanks for any help.
> >
> > Martin
> >
> >

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