How to send a fax

[MTbowels]

I urgently need to send a two page fax today. I'm a bit wary about the so-called free fax services I've found on the web and I can't find anyone in my area who has a fax machine. I think I may be missing something obvious here as it just seems so daft. Can anyone offer me some advice please?

Thanks

[mandy22]

try you local library

[rhythmcrazy]

Or ask if you can email the document instead

[mccfluff]

Post office usually has them, or they used to.

otherwise can you not email?

[finrod]

Assuming you can scan (if hardcopy) I've used the site below with success, and no repercussions (though it took a few tries), check the file types and size limits first:

http://www.freefaxbut...nited_kingdom_+44.php

[MTbowels]

Thanks all. Unfortunately, I can't email the stuff as it's a form that a Water Supplier sent me to complete in order to claim a refund and exemption from charges. I also have to provide proof that I'm eligible for the scheme which means faxing letters I've received from my local authority.
The water has provide a fax number to send the stuff to them , but I've not been able to trace an email address - time is running out as I've got to get the documentation to them by the first of April.

[MTbowels]

"water board"

[craft1948]

My Co-op and local Post Office have fax machines.

[Flyhalf]

I think you can send a fax via PC, provided you can scan the document into it. One recent post I googled was titled "Microsoft Fax Software, How To Send Free Fax Online Via Computer And Email".

[MTbowels]

Thanks Craft. I hadn't thought of the Co-op. I'll check in the morning.

[HowardKennitby]

I don't know if this is any good

http://send2fax.com/

I searched for 'fax via broadband' and got lots of hits.

[MTbowels]

Yes, I have looked at it BIGJACK, but to be honest, it looks like a load of headwork to me. I'd much prefer to hand the stuff over to someone with a fax machine and get it done that way. I'd be pretty certain the stuff had arrived at the other end that way.

[MTbowels]

It's a US site HowardKennitby and they insist on a credit card number despite being "free". They charge in dollars despite being "free". Just the sort of stuff I'm trying to avoid but thanks all the same.

[HowardKennitby]

I didn't look into any of them, I just posted the first one. As I said, that search came up with many hits.

[MTbowels]

I really do understand HowardKennitby but it just goes to show how careful you have to be with these so-called free services. No harm done and thanks all the same.

[Flyhalf]

I realise time is running short for you, but :
Many sites ask for cards, when there is a free introductory period but normally charges. One way to retain anonymity, or avoid passing sensitive credit card information over the ether is to use a prepaid card - W H Smith do a line of MasterCard ones, starting at £25. Once details given, and nothing charged, you can then spend anywhere that takes MasterCard. If they try to take any cash, the card will be empty. I have 58p left on one, a bit shamefaced about using it!

[HowardKennitby]

You could try searching for internet cafes where you are. Some of my local ones do have faxing facilities.

[craft1948]

Apparently Staples have fax machines for public use as well.

[tamborine]

Try your surgery