[Gllug] Fax/Print server

[Simon Faulkner]

Simon Perry wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I have a client who is finally upgrading from their Win95 windows 
> messaging mail and fax server!
> 
> <pause> let the sniggering die down </pause>
> 
> The functionality they are are after is to be able to send faxes from 
> their desktop clients (win98/XP) and for received faxes to be forwarded 
> to the clients from the server. Plus the ability to scan in hard copy 
> documents. The old machine also shared a Hp LaserJet printer so that 
> would need to be taken care of as well.
> 
> I intend to use a Linux based open source solution so my question is has 
> anyone had any experience with a similar setup or know of a 
> project/package that already does this. My initial thoughts are to use 
> Hylafax, a mail server package and samba.
> 
> All advice and suggestions welcomed. TIA.
> 
> Simon
> 
> 
> 
Did you get any answers Simon?

Basic fax functionality is simple in linux.

Try man fax or man efax

It get's harder when you try to send them from a windows client.

I use a hack.  I print the document to a samba shared printer (Apple PS 
640 driver) and capture the postscript on the linux box.  I then goto a 
web interface which displays a small version of the document and allows 
you to add/select the fax number then send.

It's a right cobble up using bash, csh and python but it works for me!

I'm not so sure that it would be good in a multi user environment.

My friend, Adrian, adds a line "FAX:01538303999" at the top of the 
document then parses the postscript for this.  Works for him!

I wish there was a version of GFI Faxmaker or ZetaFax for Linux.

Let me know how you get on.


Simon
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