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[ubuntu] Fax from a network multi-function printer

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http://ubuntuforums.org – Hi, I have searched but not found any info regarding this topic: I have 2 different (HP2840 and Ricoh MP2510) that I use. They are print/scan/copy/fax multi-function printers they are both on the network I am using. My question is: Is there a way to use their fax capabilities directly from my computer? In windoze, I used to choose a printer that was the fax and it would send my document that way. Is there a way in Ubuntu Linux to do this??? I am on Jaunty, using compaq Laptop. been installed for 1 year and loving it. Thanks for any help! (Hardware)

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Submitted by colm on 10/23/2009 – Made popular on 10/23/2009

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