Using the GFI FaxMaker Fax Message form

The GFI FaxMaker Fax Message form provides a number of options when sending faxes.

Composing a fax in GFI FaxMaker Fax Message form

Option Description
Create new fax message Navigate to Start > Programs > GFI FaxMaker Client > GFI FaxMaker Fax Message Form.
Fax recipients In the To text box, key in one or more recipient fax numbers. Alternatively, click To to insert recipients from address book.
Recipients in CC Key in one or more recipient fax numbers to include in CC. Alternatively, click Cc to insert recipients from address book.
Subject Key in the fax subject in the Subject text box. This is inserted in the fax coverpage.
Fax message Type message in the text area of the form. This is inserted in the fax coverpage.
Attachment

Click File... button or navigate to Insert > File attachment... to select attachment to fax.

NOTE: This transmission method converts faxes to fax format (*.fax) on the GFI FaxMaker server. GFI FaxMaker cannot convert faxes sent in formats or using fonts that are not installed on the fax server. It is therefore recommended to convert content to fax format directly from the user machine. For more information refer to Printing content to GFI FaxMaker Client.

Signature

To append a signature to all faxes:

1. Click Options.

2. In the Format tab, select Append signature.

3. Click Edit signature... to key in or modify signature text.

4. Click OK.

5. Close and restart the GFI FaxMaker Fax Message form.

Coverpage

NOTE: A custom coverpage can only be configured when the GFI FaxMaker Client connects with GFI FaxMaker Online using an HTTPS connection. In SMTP mode, the default coverpage configured by the GFI FaxMaker Online administrator is used. For more information refer to Connecting to GFI FaxMaker Online.

Enable coverpages to include a covering page to the fax.

1. Click Options.

2. In the Format tab, select Send coverpage.

3. Select which coverpage to use:

  • Default coverpage: To use the default coverpage as configured by your administrator, leave Coverpage name field empty.
  • Custom coverpage: Select the name of the coverpage to use.

4. Click OK.

When all content is added and settings configured, click Send to transmit fax.