Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On 3/4/10 3:31 PM, John Carmonne wrote: I use Fax Stuff Pro for faxing from any app that can print and my main printer is a Cannon MP210 print and scan, cheap and very good quality. Does this program allow you to fax through Ethernet, or must your hookup your modem? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On 3/5/10 9:03 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: The Fax stuff is in 10.5 as well; it's the lack of a modem that keeps your MBP from showing the menu. Anyone can say about a program that would allow faxing through Ethernet? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Mar 8, 2010, at 6:10 AM, Nestamicky wrote: On 3/4/10 3:31 PM, John Carmonne wrote: I use Fax Stuff Pro for faxing from any app that can print and my main printer is a Cannon MP210 print and scan, cheap and very good quality. Does this program allow you to fax through Ethernet, or must your hookup your modem? I have to check that I've never done it that way, You do have to use a modem landline type. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Mar 8, 2010, at 9:10 AM, Nestamicky wrote: On 3/4/10 3:31 PM, John Carmonne wrote: I use Fax Stuff Pro for faxing from any app that can print and my main printer is a Cannon MP210 print and scan, cheap and very good quality. Does this program allow you to fax through Ethernet, or must your hookup your modem? Faxes, by definition, go over POTS (Plain Old Telephone System) lines. You can not fax directly via ethernet through the internet. However, since it appears that you want to send a computer generated document, that you you could print to pdf and email that. You need to have a fax modem of some type, either directly attached to your computer or installed in a networked Print/fax/scan multifunction machine. I do not THINK, but may be wrong, that you can share the fax function of the Mini with an installed modem hooked to a POTS line over the network. Len -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 9:13 AM, Nestamicky nestami...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone can say about a program that would allow faxing through Ethernet? Probably something like https://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/email/internet-fax.asp is what you're after. -- Best Regards, John Musbach -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Mar 8, 2010, at 7:13 AM, Nestamicky wrote: On 3/5/10 9:03 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: The Fax stuff is in 10.5 as well; it's the lack of a modem that keeps your MBP from showing the menu. Anyone can say about a program that would allow faxing through Ethernet? This would have to be done through some 3rd party 'email to fax' service; otherwise it's called 'email them an attachment'. Fax is an analog mechanism to use a plain old telephone service line to transmit image data; it is. essentially, a fancy modem with a printer attached. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 11:39 AM, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: Fax is an analog mechanism to use a plain old telephone service line to transmit image data; it is. essentially, a fancy modem with a printer attached. What I never got is why there were never any color fax machines, would've been nice. :) -- Best Regards, John Musbach -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Mar 8, 2010, at 11:14 AM, John Musbach wrote: On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 11:39 AM, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: Fax is an analog mechanism to use a plain old telephone service line to transmit image data; it is. essentially, a fancy modem with a printer attached. What I never got is why there were never any color fax machines, would've been nice. :) http://www.copiersuperstore.com/color-fax-machines.html Most AIO color systems will receive and print a fax in color if the sending machine is capable (as in a Mac connected to a modem) El cheapo thermal fax machines don't scan in color. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Mar 4, 2010, at 6:08 PM, Clark Martin wrote: There is Mac OS X. In Tiger on my Pismo the Print Fax System Preference pane has a tab for Faxing. In Leopard on my MacBook Pro (no modem) there is no sign of Fax with in the pane. In Tiger you can set it to Receive faxes on this computer. You can set it up to save, e-mail and/or print the incoming faxes. I expect you can also send faxes from the print window. The Fax stuff is in 10.5 as well; it's the lack of a modem that keeps your MBP from showing the menu. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
In a message dated 3/5/10 8:03:10 AM, john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu writes: On Mar 4, 2010, at 6:08 PM, Clark Martin wrote: There is Mac OS X. In Tiger on my Pismo the Print Fax System Preference pane has a tab for Faxing. In Leopard on my MacBook Pro (no modem) there is no sign of Fax with in the pane. In Tiger you can set it to Receive faxes on this computer. You can set it up to save, e-mail and/or print the incoming faxes. I expect you can also send faxes from the print window. The Fax stuff is in 10.5 as well; it's the lack of a modem that keeps your MBP from showing the menu. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs Well stated I totally forgot about my little USB modem:D Fax Stuff Pro is a real easy to use and set up. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 11:03 AM, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Mar 4, 2010, at 6:08 PM, Clark Martin wrote: There is Mac OS X. In Tiger on my Pismo the Print Fax System Preference pane has a tab for Faxing. In Leopard on my MacBook Pro (no modem) there is no sign of Fax with in the pane. In Tiger you can set it to Receive faxes on this computer. You can set it up to save, e-mail and/or print the incoming faxes. I expect you can also send faxes from the print window. The Fax stuff is in 10.5 as well; it's the lack of a modem that keeps your MBP from showing the menu. Aha, that must be why I can't recall ever seeing that option in recent years. Great to know that Mac OS X still has that functionality, could be handy for a impromptu fax machine should I ever need one rather than falling back on paying monthly fees for a email fax service I'll hardly ever use. -- Best Regards, John Musbach -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Mar 5, 2010, at 11:31 AM, John Musbach wrote: The Fax stuff is in 10.5 as well; it's the lack of a modem that keeps your MBP from showing the menu. Aha, that must be why I can't recall ever seeing that option in recent years. Great to know that Mac OS X still has that functionality, could be handy for a impromptu fax machine should I ever need one rather than falling back on paying monthly fees for a email fax service I'll hardly ever use. For road warrior types it's a pretty useful tool to have, because no matter where you go, odds are they still have a fax machine. Hotel or business fax machine == instant printer, if you need hard copy (like for contracts and such) -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Mar 4, 2010, at 12:12 AM, Nicholas Fantuzzi wrote: Hi everybody, I'm trying to recycle my old Mac Mini G4 and use it as a print/fax server. How can I do that? Do you have any idea? I thought about Tiger 10.4.11 as OS, but I really don't know anything else about the general configuration of my Mac. Thanks Nicholas I use a MBP as a printer/fax machine. The machine is on the Gigabit router and all the other machines can access the printers. also the router is wireless so no need for cables. The OS is 10.6.2 but 10.4.11 is OK too. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Mar 4, 2010, at 12:12 AM, Nicholas Fantuzzi wrote: Hi everybody, I'm trying to recycle my old Mac Mini G4 and use it as a print/fax server. How can I do that? Do you have any idea? I thought about Tiger 10.4.11 as OS, but I really don't know anything else about the general configuration of my Mac. Thanks Nicholas All you have to do is go to preferences and turn on file sharing and printer sharing on all the machines so you can access the machine the printer is connected to and then you will see the printer on any machine on your network, also some routers have a USB port for this but I haven't done that yet. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
For windows machines you just need to grab the PostScript drivers from Adobe and set it up with that, using the generic driver and using the util to connect to the printer on the Mac. I have a G3 BW set up this way :) On Mar 4, 2010, at 6:21 AM, John Carmonne wrote: On Mar 4, 2010, at 12:12 AM, Nicholas Fantuzzi wrote: Hi everybody, I'm trying to recycle my old Mac Mini G4 and use it as a print/fax server. How can I do that? Do you have any idea? I thought about Tiger 10.4.11 as OS, but I really don't know anything else about the general configuration of my Mac. Thanks Nicholas All you have to do is go to preferences and turn on file sharing and printer sharing on all the machines so you can access the machine the printer is connected to and then you will see the printer on any machine on your network, also some routers have a USB port for this but I haven't done that yet. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 7:33 AM, John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com wrote: I use a MBP as a printer/fax machine. The machine is on the Gigabit router and all the other machines can access the printers. also the router is wireless so no need for cables. The OS is 10.6.2 but 10.4.11 is OK too. What software do you use to turn your mac into a fax server? -- Best Regards, John Musbach -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Mar 4, 2010, at 11:45 AM, John Musbach wrote: On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 7:33 AM, John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com wrote: I use a MBP as a printer/fax machine. The machine is on the Gigabit router and all the other machines can access the printers. also the router is wireless so no need for cables. The OS is 10.6.2 but 10.4.11 is OK too. What software do you use to turn your mac into a fax server? -- Best Regards, John Musbach No special software. I just use 10.6.2 or 10.4.11 and I have an external drive to store all the files on but you don't even need that with a LAN, any machine that's on can be the server kinda like Air Force One. I use Fax Stuff Pro for faxing from any app that can print and my main printer is a Cannon MP210 print and scan, cheap and very good quality. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 5:31 PM, John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com wrote: I use Fax Stuff Pro for faxing from any app that can print and my main printer is a Cannon MP210 print and scan, cheap and very good quality. Oh ok, I meant more like a software solution for allowing people to dialin and send you faxes which are then saved on your computer automatically. I know Windows 9x came with such a solution and I believe Mac OS 9 had similar software based solutions but I don't know if Mac OS X comes with such a solution or if a 3rd party one is available? It seems like with the decline of modems and faxes in general there is little demand for such software and as a result little to no selection for such a application, although ultimately I guess one of the email fax services would work if one was looking for a solution of this type and could not find proper software for their OS. -- Best Regards, John Musbach -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On 3/4/10 3:53 PM, John Musbach wrote: On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 5:31 PM, John Carmonnecarmo...@aol.com wrote: I use Fax Stuff Pro for faxing from any app that can print and my main printer is a Cannon MP210 print and scan, cheap and very good quality. Oh ok, I meant more like a software solution for allowing people to dialin and send you faxes which are then saved on your computer automatically. I know Windows 9x came with such a solution and I believe Mac OS 9 had similar software based solutions but I don't know if Mac OS X comes with such a solution or if a 3rd party one is available? It seems like with the decline of modems and faxes in general there is little demand for such software and as a result little to no selection for such a application, although ultimately I guess one of the email fax services would work if one was looking for a solution of this type and could not find proper software for their OS. There is Mac OS X. In Tiger on my Pismo the Print Fax System Preference pane has a tab for Faxing. In Leopard on my MacBook Pro (no modem) there is no sign of Fax with in the pane. In Tiger you can set it to Receive faxes on this computer. You can set it up to save, e-mail and/or print the incoming faxes. I expect you can also send faxes from the print window. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Setup Mac Mini G4 as print/fax server
On Mar 4, 2010, at 5:08 PM, Clark Martin wrote: On 3/4/10 3:53 PM, John Musbach wrote: On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 5:31 PM, John Carmonnecarmo...@aol.com wrote: I use Fax Stuff Pro for faxing from any app that can print and my main printer is a Cannon MP210 print and scan, cheap and very good quality. Oh ok, I meant more like a software solution for allowing people to dialin and send you faxes which are then saved on your computer automatically. I know Windows 9x came with such a solution and I believe Mac OS 9 had similar software based solutions but I don't know if Mac OS X comes with such a solution or if a 3rd party one is available? It seems like with the decline of modems and faxes in general there is little demand for such software and as a result little to no selection for such a application, although ultimately I guess one of the email fax services would work if one was looking for a solution of this type and could not find proper software for their OS. There is Mac OS X. In Tiger on my Pismo the Print Fax System Preference pane has a tab for Faxing. In Leopard on my MacBook Pro (no modem) there is no sign of Fax with in the pane. In Tiger you can set it to Receive faxes on this computer. You can set it up to save, e-mail and/or print the incoming faxes. I expect you can also send faxes from the print window. Fax Stuff Pro puts a fax option in the print/fax preference pane allowing faxing from print window in Leopard. To use it in Tiger the Receive Fax on this Computer must be turned off. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
