Ah, well worth saving. So, did I understand you to say that most use the Zoom? IF so, wonder why?
Sent from my mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind built-in! Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray Still a very proud and happy Mac and Iphone user! On Apr 2, 2013, at 4:52 PM, Esther <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Ray, > > OK, I looked up the support pages for USRobotics and Zoom. The USRobotics > product page gives a download link to a script: > • USR5637 56K USB Faxmodem > http://www.usr.com/support/product-template.asp?prod=5637 > The text instructions for the Mac on that page just before the link to the > .dmg file state: > <begin quote> > Mac OS X: Mac 10.4 to Mac 10.8 Modem Script > Download the file to a temporary location on your computer's hard drive. > If the file does not automatically open, locate the file in Finder and launch > it. > Launch the package file and follow the on-screen instructions in order to > complete the installation. > Note: If a warning appears, follow these additional instructions. > > Press the Control key and click the Modem Script icon. > Choose Open from the pop-up menu. > Click Open to install. > <end quote> > Then they give a link to the .dmg file named "USRobotics56KUSBModem.dmg" > > The Zoom support page claims that the modem script does not have to be > separately downloaded, but is built into your operating system, and will come > up automatically when you connect the device up to a phone line. You should > only need the instructions on how to configure this in their linked PDF > document. I'll quote what they say on their support page at: > • Zoom Telefonics -- Model 3095 Support > http://www.zoomtel.com/techsupport/dial_up/3095F.shtml > Note that this is at the very bottom of a long set of information of various > Windows drivers and buried under the description at the very end of the page > about downloading the driver for older Mac operating systems, so I would > trust my excerpted description unless you really want to verify everything. > <begin quote> > • If you use Mac OS X v10.5 or later (including v10.8 Mountain Lion), please > use the built-in Zoom Universal modem script that came with your operating > system. Refer to these installation instructions (PDF) for more information. > and then gives the link to: > http://www.zoomtel.com/documentation/dial_up/USBMini-Installation-OSXv105-8.pdf > <end quote> > > After you follow the installation instructions for either of these devices, > use the Apple Knowledge Base page instructions on how to send a Fax from your > Printer dialog window: > • OS X Mountain Lion: Send a fax > http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10887 > > HTH. Cheers, > > Esther > > > On 2 Apr 2013, at 11:19, Esther wrote: > >> Hi Ray, >> >> Yes, the Zoom and USRobotics USB modems will still work under Mountain Lion >> if you connect them into a USB port, and then plug a phone line into the >> RJ11 jack at the other end. Then you basically use the Print dialog window >> to send your output to "Fax" instead of to a designated printer. I don't >> know whether the people who are using this in Mountain Lion had to >> separately download the old driver or upgraded their older systems so that >> "Fax" appears as an option (or whether this appears immediately when you >> connect the device.) >> >> I do know that a number of people have posted that this works for them. I'm >> just not sure whether you need to do a separate download to get "Fax" as an >> option in your listed Printers in the Print dialog window. The Apple >> Knowledge Base for Mountain Lion claims that this option should show up if >> you have a modem connected to a phone line. I'll give you the link to the >> article, since it contains instruction on how to use the Print dialog: >> • OS X Mountain Lion: Send a fax >> http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10887 >> Please note that I haven't tried this myself. If I absolutely needed to, I >> could use the 12" G4 PowerBook that was my first Mac, and that I had when I >> joined the MacVisionaries list in 2005. It still works, and has a built-in >> RJ11 port for dial-up, and the dialogs appear automatically in the Printer >> window options. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Esther >> >> >> On 2 Apr 2013, at 10:59, Ray Foret Jr wrote: >> >>> So, you're saying that the zoom and the other device will indeed still work >>> under Mountain Lion? >>> >>> >>> Sent from my mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind >>> built-in! >>> Sincerely, >>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray >>> Still a very proud and happy Mac and Iphone user! >>> >>> On Apr 2, 2013, at 3:34 PM, Esther <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Ray, John, Gigi, Chris, and Others >>>> >>>> I find it hard to believe you need to spend that kind of money ($595) to >>>> Fax from your Mac. A quick check of the Apple Support forums brought up a >>>> references to Mountain Lion users using this USRobotics USR5637 USB modem >>>> for about $45 at Amazon: >>>> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013FDLM0/ >>>> and also this Zoom 3095 USB Mini External Modem also for about $45 at >>>> Amazon: >>>> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FCIOSW >>>> >>>> Granted these work via a simple phone line connection to the device >>>> connector, and the Print dialog window to send the Fax. You may not have a >>>> working phone line any more if you've gone over completely to your iPhone >>>> *grin*. >>>> >>>> The issue is that in Lion, Apple didn't update the USB modem driver >>>> support to handle 64-bit systems, so software service solutions like >>>> PageSender by SmileOnMyMac were discontinued. Analog devices like the two >>>> listed above continue to work on the later operating systems, and services >>>> run on Macs with earlier operating systems still work. So if you use Fax >>>> services from an all-in-one printer in Mountain Lion, for example, the >>>> manufacturer has to provide updated drivers that will support 64-bit >>>> operating systems. But there should be options around that don't cost >>>> that much. There were rumors that a driver update from Apple with 64-bit >>>> support might be in the works, but it probably isn't high priority. Apple >>>> discontinued sales of their own USB modem back in 2009, and most people >>>> who continued to use this function seemed to move over to the Zoom USB >>>> modem at the time. While the PageSender service was still operating, they >>>> had a full page listing alternate options. This isn't something I ever >>>> used myself, but I remember reading up on this to reply to questions on >>>> the mac-access list. >>>> >>>> HTH. Cheers, >>>> >>>> Esther >>>> >>>> On 2 Apr 2013, at 08:36, John Panarese wrote: >>>> >>>>> For an all in one unit? I didnt' spend that kind of money on mine. >>>>> At least half of that at least. You can get all in-ones for $150 or so I >>>>> think, depending on the model. I have an 8500 because I got a deal on it >>>>> and it has the wireless capabilities built in. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Take Care >>>>> >>>>> John D. Panarese >>>>> Director >>>>> Mac for the Blind >>>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479 >>>>> Email, [email protected] >>>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Apr 2, 2013, at 2:30 PM, Ray Foret Jr <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Never mind. They want too much: $595.00 or so. Nope. Ain't gonna >>>>>> happen. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the >>>>>> blind built-in! >>>>>> Sincerely, >>>>>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray >>>>>> Still a very proud and happy Mac and Iphone user! >>>>>> >>>>>> On Apr 2, 2013, at 1:27 PM, Ray Foret Jr <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Ah, so, this is not one of those all in one jobs that you have to use a >>>>>>> touch screen for then? I'm sure you know exactly what I mean. Better >>>>>>> see how much for one then. Thanks. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the >>>>>>> blind built-in! >>>>>>> Sincerely, >>>>>>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray >>>>>>> Still a very proud and happy Mac and Iphone user! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Apr 2, 2013, at 1:00 PM, John Panarese <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Yes, exactly. Connect a phone line to the RJ11 port and you should >>>>>>>> be good to go if the device has faxing capabilities. YOu can even >>>>>>>> configure receiving fax preferences in System Preferences in the Print >>>>>>>> and Scan preferences for the device. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Take Care >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> John D. Panarese >>>>>>>> Director >>>>>>>> Mac for the Blind >>>>>>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479 >>>>>>>> Email, [email protected] >>>>>>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Apr 2, 2013, at 1:50 PM, Ray Foret Jr <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> So, this is a printer/scanner/faxer you're talking about? When you >>>>>>>>> say the phone port, I assume, quite naturally, that you mean the RJ11 >>>>>>>>> jack on the HP? Assuming that's how it's configured? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sent from my mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the >>>>>>>>> blind built-in! >>>>>>>>> Sincerely, >>>>>>>>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray >>>>>>>>> Still a very proud and happy Mac and Iphone user! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Apr 2, 2013, at 12:14 PM, John Panarese <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Yes, you need either a UsB modem or you can use something like, >>>>>>>>>> fax.com. If you have an all in-one printer/scanner/fax, you need to >>>>>>>>>> connect the device via the phone port. Then, when you want to fax, >>>>>>>>>> you will pick the fax device from the popup button instead of the >>>>>>>>>> printer. You can customize the destination number, cover page, etc >>>>>>>>>> from the dialog. I do this all of the time with my HP8500, so it >>>>>>>>>> works fine. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Take Care >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> John D. Panarese >>>>>>>>>> Director >>>>>>>>>> Mac for the Blind >>>>>>>>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479 >>>>>>>>>> Email, [email protected] >>>>>>>>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Apr 2, 2013, at 10:09 AM, Chris Blouch <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I thought you would need a modem to connect your mac to a phone >>>>>>>>>>> line or subscribe to an online faxing service. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> CB >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On 4/2/13 9:29 AM, Eugenia Firth wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> Hi y'all >>>>>>>>>>>> How do you fax from a MacBook Pro? Do you use Pages or TextEdit? >>>>>>>>>>>> Do you use the print option? Do you have to have any special >>>>>>>>>>>> devices hooked up to your Mac to do it? And, last but not least, >>>>>>>>>>>> do you need special software other than TextEdit or Pages? >>>>>>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>>>>>> Gigi >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >> >> > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. 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