Microsoft Fax Transmits at Lower Connection Speed

 Last reviewed: May 10, 1996
Article ID: Q134974
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you are faxing a document with Microsoft Fax, the default connection speed may be set lower than the highest possible connection speed.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs if you are using one of the following modems. Although you can use a higher transmission speed with these modems, transmissions may be unreliable.

  • US Robotics modem
  • Intel 14.4
  • Gateway Telepath

RESOLUTION

To use a higher transmission speed, follow these steps:

  1. Double-click the Mail And Fax tool in Control Panel.

  2. Click Microsoft Fax, and then click Properties.

  3. On the Modem tab, click your modem, and then click Properties.

  4. Click the Advanced button.

  5. Click the Disable High Speed Transmissions check box to clear it.

  6. Click OK.

KBCategory: kbusage kbatwork
KBSubcategory: wpp95 win95 wincomm awfax
Additional reference words: 95 usr

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Last reviewed: May 10, 1996
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