30112 Server FaxThis chapter explains how to set up the Server Fax service of the machine. Thefollowing information is provided:Server Fax Overview – page 301Server Fax Environments – page 301Server Fax Installation – page 302Installation Procedure – page 302Fax Server Installation and Configuration – page 302Machine Configuration – page 303Test Server Fax Transmission – page 304Server Fax OverviewIf your machine is equipped with the Server Fax Kit, you can use the Server Fax servicethat sends and receives image data through a separate, networked fax server with itsown 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. Some models require theoptional Network Scanning Kit as well as the Server Fax Kit.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 fax transmission of mailbox data using job flow sheets, 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.• Server Fax Kit• Machine connection to a network using TCP/IP• A fax server installed on the same network
