The library does not have any fax machines for public use. The University of Illinois Facilities and Printing Department has several copy centers across campus that can both send and receive faxes for student use. You can contact them at 217-333-9350 or visit their home page.
The following are examples of online fax services that have been reviewed by library staff.
If you just want to fax a couple of pages for free, try...
Faxzero is a free service that is advertiser supported by putting an advertisement on a coversheet that the recipient sees. You cannot receive faxes with this service, but you can send up to two free three page faxes a day. For longer or advertisement free faxes, there is a charge of $1.99 a page via Paypal. Faxzero supports .doc or .pdf files or a text based message. You cannot receive faxes using this service.
If you use Skype (on a Windows computer) and want to use Skype credits...
Pamfax is a fax plugin to Skype for Windows computers. You must download the software from the company's website. Rates are about $.25 per page (even for toll free numbers) to the US, Canada, and parts of Europe, with rates elsewhere listed online. Many different file formats can be sent, including Microsoft Office documents, images, webpages, and .pdf files. You cannot receive faxes using Pamfax.
If you need to receive a fax, try...
The eFaxFree plan allows you to get a fax number (not always a local number) that sends faxes as an attachment in your email. You can receive up to 20 pages a month free with this service. You cannot send faxes for free using this service, but do have the option of paying for a monthly fax plan with many other features.
For online file storage and faxing, try...
Drop.io is an online file service that serves as a virtual drop box for your files. You can receive faxes as .pdf files to your drop. With a premium account (starting at $10 a year), you can send .doc and .pdf files to a fax number.
Other subscription based fax services include...
These services are monthly subscription plans that allow users to send and receive faxes. Most of theses services give you a local or toll free fax number and allow you to manage faxes online without requiring a fax machine. Pricing, number of included pages, and other features vary by provider and plan. Please check out these services individually to see what best suits your needs.
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Last modified by: Jennifer Emanuel on 7/28/11
