UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

Hi all,

Our application has to send Fax to our cutomer Fax number .

I am using lpr -P faxser:test-fax <<dos format file>>

I tested on our network Fax numbers . Its working fine.
But when i try to send outside our network , its not sending

all files are sitting in /var/spool/print folder.

Cant we send Fax using this command ? or should i do any configuration?

Please could you anyone help me?

Thanks

Lets first look at your command:

Code:

lpr -P faxser:test-fax <<dos format file>>

-P faxser:test-fax looks very Posix-style server:destination

Seems you have a MFP and you are using its print server functionalities. (Its configured in your unix print spooler...)

Q:
what port are you using ( e.g HP jetdirect uses 9100 etc...)- Is it opened to the outside world (firewall...)

Normally a fax is a device connected to a modem, and so you will have to dial a phone number unless its also a MFP in which case there is hope (and lots of configuration/testing to do...)