ok, thanks. This explains why I don't have it as I have version 9 and no fax modem in the computer. Well I guess that eliminates that option. I do believe there are options to do this with email services but have never checked them out.
Al -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 10:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi Al, Actually Openbook uses a fax modem in your computer to send the fax via phone line. The fax capability came about in version 6, and was dumped in version 8 or 9, I am currently using version 7. Seems to be the trend of all companies to eliminate useful features with time. HTH, Rick Justice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Robbins" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Rick, Thanks, makes good sense. Never tried faxing with open book but would imagine it sends it via email? I only fax out so if that works that would be ok. Let me know and I'll explore some Al -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 10:15 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi Al, They do have printers that connect wirelessly,but that is what I was wanting to avoid. With a wireless connection, if the connection drops for some reason, you have no way to access the printer for troubleshooting. As for the faxing and copying, I have been using both a stand-alone printer and stand-alone scanner in conjunction with OpenBook for quite a few years, and have been able to accomplish what I need to do. Also, I have found that the all-in-one units that I tried were too large to fit my situation, and did not perform as well as my current setup. I prefer the individual units, also from a service standpoint. For instance, With an all-in-one, if the printer fails, and it requires servicing, then you are also left without the other functions of the device. HTH, Rick Justice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Robbins" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 8:46 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Rick, Can it connect to the router wirelessly too or just with standard RJ45 network plug? I wish they would sell a printer with just fax capabilities too but seems once you choode that option the scan & copy feature are there too. Once this happens, as Gerald pointed out, you need sighted assistance to handle a lot of the LCD screen choices, setup etc. Al Al -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 8:19 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi Milos, I recently purchased an HP stand-alone printer for about $60 US. http://www.hp.com/ It is the OfficeJet 6000 series, and can be connected directly to the computer via USB, or connected directly to your network router to be shared over your network. HTH, Rick Justice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Milos Przic" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 7:05 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi all, I diceded to buy a printer. I have never had one, so I don't know much about them. I want to choose between Hp 1102 and Canon LBP 6000. My question is, what are the differences in the terms of accessibility? Best regards, and thanks in advance! Milos Przic msn: [email protected] skype: Milosh-hs __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6449 (20110909) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
