Has anyone asked FS why they did this? Al
-----Original Message----- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]On Behalf Of Alan Dicey Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 1:14 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Using Open Book to FAX Hello Rick, and Friends Yes, that is one reason I have stayed with Open Book 7.2 But I have never been able to figure out how to receive a FAX with this feature in Open Book. Is it possible? I must assume not, as no one has ever given me a positive answer, but since it is such a great convenience to be able to use Open Book to FAX, I am dreaming there is a way to also receive faxes. Thanks Rick and friends. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA "Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess!" United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Justice" <ricjust...@jaws-users.com> To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 10:12 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer > Hi Al, > Actually Openbook uses a fax modem in your computer to send the fax via > phone line. > The fax capability came about in version 6, and was dumped in version 8 or > 9, > I am currently using version 7. > Seems to be the trend of all companies to eliminate useful features with > time. > HTH, > Rick Justice > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alan Robbins" <arobb...@nycap.rr.com> > To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 6:41 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer > > > Rick, > > Thanks, makes good sense. Never tried faxing with open book > but would imagine it sends it via email? I only fax out so > if that works that would be ok. Let me know and I'll explore > some > > Al > > -----Original Message----- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]On Behalf Of > Rick Justice > Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 10:15 AM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer > > > Hi Al, > They do have printers that connect wirelessly,but that is > what I was wanting > to avoid. > With a wireless connection, if the connection drops for some > reason, you > have no way to access the printer for troubleshooting. > As for the faxing and copying, I have been using both a > stand-alone printer > and stand-alone scanner in conjunction with OpenBook for > quite a few years, and have been able to accomplish what I > need to do. > Also, I have found that the all-in-one units that I tried > were too large to > fit my situation, and did not perform as well as my current > setup. > I prefer the individual units, also from a service > standpoint. > For instance, With an all-in-one, if the printer fails, and > it requires > servicing, then you are also left without the other > functions of the device. > HTH, > Rick Justice > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alan Robbins" <arobb...@nycap.rr.com> > To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 8:46 AM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer > > > Rick, > > Can it connect to the router wirelessly too or just with > standard RJ45 network plug? I wish they would sell a printer > with just fax capabilities too but seems once you choode > that option the scan & copy feature are there too. Once this > happens, as Gerald pointed out, you need sighted assistance > to handle a lot of the LCD screen choices, setup etc. > > Al > > Al > > -----Original Message----- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]On Behalf Of > Rick Justice > Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 8:19 AM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer > > > Hi Milos, > I recently purchased an HP stand-alone printer for about $60 > US. > http://www.hp.com/ > It is the OfficeJet 6000 series, and can be connected > directly to the > computer via USB, > or connected directly to your network router to be shared > over your network. > HTH, > Rick Justice > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Milos Przic" <milos.pr...@gmail.com> > To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 7:05 AM > Subject: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer > > > Hi all, > I diceded to buy a printer. I have never had one, so I > don't know much > about them. I want to choose between Hp 1102 and Canon LBP > 6000. My question > is, what are the differences in the terms of accessibility? > Best regards, and thanks in advance! > Milos Przic > msn: milos.pr...@gmail.com > skype: Milosh-hs > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of > virus signature > database 6449 (20110909) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list > visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list > visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list > visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list > visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
