receiveing a fax call vs voice call

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XP fax software cannot distinguish a fax call from a
voice call. Can we only use the program in the manual
mode if we are expecting a fax and near the computer to
recieve the fax? Also can we only use the automatic mode
when we have a dedicated phone line? Is there anyway, any
patches to allow the software to distinguish a fax call
from a voice call to fully use the software?

 

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Windows Fax doesn't support Distinctive Ringing. You are right in your
diagnosis. You can install an external switch to your phone line to
work-around this problem.

Thanks,
Anand

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> XP fax software cannot distinguish a fax call from a
> voice call. Can we only use the program in the manual
> mode if we are expecting a fax and near the computer to
> recieve the fax? Also can we only use the automatic mode
> when we have a dedicated phone line? Is there anyway, any
> patches to allow the software to distinguish a fax call
> from a voice call to fully use the software?
>