Filter for Faxing

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Robin Lamkie
Jul 31, 2003
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What procedure is best for preparing a photo for Faxing? I don’t do this often enough to justify a dedicated plug in. Thanks Robin
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YrbkMgr
Jul 31, 2003
The answer depends on the fax machine/fax software. Until, I think, version 10, Symantec WinFax Pro only sent bitmap images. Now I think there’s an option to send dithered images – I don’t know for sure.

So the real answer is: find out what your fax software or fax machine can do, then prepare your image accordingly.

Peace,
Tony
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LenHewitt
Jul 31, 2003
Change to Bitmap Mode at 200ppi with pattern dithering. Looks abysmal on screen but
prints and faxes well
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Phosphor
Aug 3, 2003
I second Len’s suggestion. It doesn’t really matter what kind of format the fax software you re using is (assuming you aren’t printing it out to fax on a conventional fax machine) when it prints, it will be one color bitmap (not grayscale). Your best bet is the bitmap.
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YrbkMgr
Aug 3, 2003
Sigh.

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