How to Fax Using a Canon Printer

One of the great things about using an online faxing service like eFax is the way it extends the functionality of your Canon printer, allowing you to send and receive faxes online, through email or even directly from your smartphone. In fact, eFax even enables users with faxing capabilities on their Canon printer without needing a dedicated phone line.

eFax combines the power of online faxing with your Canon printer, allowing you to effortlessly send and receive faxes from anywhere. To use eFax with a Canon printer, all you need is an active eFax account and a supported printer model with faxing capabilities. Once you’ve established an account, you’ll have multiple options for faxing documents using your physical Cannon printer or by simply sending them via eFax’s online platform.

With the help of eFax online faxing service, you can easily set up your Canon printer with a dedicated fax number and start sending or receiving faxes without the need for additional hardware. After you establish your eFax account, follow the steps below to set up your Canon printer for faxing:

1. Log in to your eFax MyPortal dashboard at https://efax.com/myaccount/login.
2. Select “Send Faxes” and enter the recipient’s name and fax number into the designated fields. You can add more than one recipient for bulk faxing.
3. Attach any documents that you want to send using your Canon printer or upload directly from your computer. You can also scan documents or simply use pictures of pages that you want to fax from your smartphone device.
4. Type out a short cover letter outlining what you’re sending (this is optional but often good practice). Once done, just hit “Send” — it’s as easy as that!
5. Check the Fax Inbox on your online MyPortal dashboard which is where you can view incoming messages and retrieve attachments when they arrive. One of the great advantages of an eFax account is the storage facility which is available for keeping all sent and received faxes safely organized in one easy-to-access online platform.
6. You will receive email notifications when someone has sent you a fax message, complete with any attached documents for viewing or further action as required.

Another useful feature of every eFax account is the ability to fax documents directly from your email. This is a great benefit when you need to send documents to individuals or companies that don’t have a dedicated fax number or aren’t able to be close to their fax machine. This feature also helps to ensure privacy when faxing documents to large organizations where printers have multiple users.

To fax with your Canon printer via email through eFax, simply follow the steps below:

1. Access your eFax account through a desktop, laptop or smartphone device.
2. Open a new email message and enter the recipient’s phone number followed by “@efaxsend.com.” For instance, if the recipient’s number is 1234567891, you would enter [email protected]
3. Attach the files you want to fax as email attachments. With eFax, you’re able to send up to 200 files. To attach the files, you can either scan the documents directly from your Canon printer or take pictures of them using your phone.
4. Type your cover letter in the message body just as you would with any other email.
5. Hit the send button.

Today’s businesses are increasingly mobile, and eFax’s smartphone app allows you to fax on the go. The app is available for both Android and iOS devices. Once installed, it’s easy to send and receive faxes with your Canon printer through your mobile device while you’re out of the office or away from home.

To get started, you’ll need to download the eFax app on your iOS or Android device and log in to your account. Once you’re in, click on the pencil icon to create a new fax. From there, you’ll need to enter the recipient’s details, such as their name and phone number.

If you’d like, you can also add a cover letter to your fax before attaching the files you want to send. To upload the files, you have a couple of options. You can scan the documents using your Canon printer and then upload them to the eFax app. Alternatively, you can use your phone’s camera to take pictures of the documents and then upload them to the app.

Once you have attached all the necessary files and written your cover letter, click on the send button to transmit your fax. You’ll receive a confirmation once your fax has been sent successfully.

In addition to sending faxes, you can also receive them directly on your smartphone. You can view your incoming faxes by opening the eFax app or checking your email inbox. This means you can receive faxes no matter where you are, making it an incredibly convenient solution for those who need to send or receive faxes on a regular basis.