If you try to fax using a device that isn't connected to a phone line or isn't a fax modem, the fax won't send, even though the device appears in, and can be selected from, the Modem pop-up menu.
When you fax, a Fax dialog box appears. Choose a device that is designed to fax (such as an Apple internal modem or an external fax modem) in the Modem pop-up menu, in the Fax dialog box.
All internal Apple fax modems, many Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones (depends on your phone and service provider), and some external USB modems can fax with Mac OS X Panther. Tip: If your third-party fax device doesn't send a fax try the Apple internal modem. Contact the vendor of the third-party phone or modem for more information or assistance if needed.
Sometimes, a device that's not connected may appear in the menu, such as "Bluetooth-Modem" in the picture above. The rest of this article explains how you can remove unwanted choices from the Modem list if you want.
Additional information
You can remove unwanted modem choices from the Modem list, if they appear, with these easy steps. Don't worry. Removing the device from the list doesn't mean it will stop working with Panther. It just won't appear in the Modem pop-up menu.
Tip: Don't remove "Internal modem".
Devices might get on the list because they were once connected to your Mac, but no longer are.
When you fax, a Fax dialog box appears. Choose a device that is designed to fax (such as an Apple internal modem or an external fax modem) in the Modem pop-up menu, in the Fax dialog box.
All internal Apple fax modems, many Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones (depends on your phone and service provider), and some external USB modems can fax with Mac OS X Panther. Tip: If your third-party fax device doesn't send a fax try the Apple internal modem. Contact the vendor of the third-party phone or modem for more information or assistance if needed.
Sometimes, a device that's not connected may appear in the menu, such as "Bluetooth-Modem" in the picture above. The rest of this article explains how you can remove unwanted choices from the Modem list if you want.
Additional information
You can remove unwanted modem choices from the Modem list, if they appear, with these easy steps. Don't worry. Removing the device from the list doesn't mean it will stop working with Panther. It just won't appear in the Modem pop-up menu.
Tip: Don't remove "Internal modem".
- Print from any Mac OS X application.
- Click the Fax button.
- From the Modem pop-up menu, choose Show Fax List.
- Uncheck "In Menu" next to the unwanted modem choice.
Devices might get on the list because they were once connected to your Mac, but no longer are.