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Question: [last updated]
2/6/2003 11:44:00 AM
After logging in with my user ID and Password, a security warning pops up; asking me if I want to 'install and run FaxFromTheWeb Upload'. Should I click YES? Should I also check the box labeled, 'Always trust content from ABS Fax Technologies, Inc.'? |
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Answer:
'FaxFromTheWeb Upload' is the application that allows you to easily upload your image and list files to Faxfromtheweb. 1. You should click 'Yes', so you will be able to access the 'file dialog box' when uploading your files. 2. Check the box labeled, 'Always trust content from ABS', before clicking 'Yes' and this security prompt will not appear each time you log in. |
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Question: [last updated]
2/6/2003 12:05:00 PM
When I click 'Log In', nothing happens - the Log In window does
not open to allow me to enter my ID and Password. |
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Answer:
You may need to check your Internet browser's security settings.
To access your Internet browser's security settings, please follow
these steps:
1. Go to the top of your browser and click on Tools and select
Internet Options.
2. Click on the 'Security' tab
3. Check to see if the if the security level is 'Medium'
4. If there is a vertical control bar, allowing you adjust the
security settings, set it to 'Medium' (you may need to check
your I.T. department for authorization / assistance) |
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Question: [last updated]
2/11/2003 3:47:00 PM
If the file dialog box does not appear after clicking 'ADD IMAGE'
(or 'UPLOAD LIST'), try the following steps to correct the problem. |
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Answer:
1. After logging in to Faxfromtheweb, there may have been a prompt
asking you if you want to 'install and run Faxfromtheweb Upload'
A. If you chose, 'Yes', proceed to step '2'.
B. If you chose, 'No', you will have access to your
Faxfromtheweb account, but the file dialog box will not
appear when uploading files. To correct the problem,
close the Faxfromtheweb window and all other browser
windows. Then, log in again, so that the 'Faxfromtheweb
Upload' prompt will appear again. Then, choose 'Yes'.
2. You may need to check your Internet browser's security
settings. To access your Internet browser's security settings,
please follow these steps:
A. Go to the top of your browser and click on Tools and select
Internet Options.
B. Click on the 'Security' tab
C. Check to see if the if the security level is 'Medium'
D. If there is a vertical control bar, allowing you adjust the
security settings, set it to 'Medium' (you may need to check
your I.T. department for authorization / assistance) |
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Question: [last updated]
2/12/2003 2:39:00 PM
When I try to upload my image file ('ADD IMAGE' step), an error
occurs that reads, 'File Type Not Known'. |
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Answer:
Faxfromtheweb will accept the following image file types:
Word or Word Perfect 'DOC' files, Adobe PDF, ABS (ABS printer
files), EPS, RTF, PCL or Postscript (PRN/PS), TIF, PCX, JPG, or
BMP images.
Also, if your image is in a format not accepted by Faxfromtheweb,
or there is a problem with the converted image, the ABS Print
Driver can be used to convert almost any printable document into an
'ABS' file. To download and use the Faxfromtheweb
Print Driver, see FAQ #** |
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Question: [last updated]
2/17/2003 10:25:00 AM
I am trying to upload a file and there is a message that reads,
'Please Wait...', but it seems to be taking too long or is stuck
in a loop. |
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Answer:
This may be happening because there was an temporary interruption
in your Internet connection during the upload process. Also, there
may be some security in place (i.e., network firewall), interfering
with the data transfer.
To correct the problem, start by closing the Faxfromtheweb window
and all other internet browser windows before attempting to log in
again.
If you think the problem is security related, Faxfromtheweb allows
you to change the 'Upload Type' to 'Simple Upload'. This setting
may address the security problem, but does not provide upload
progress information.
To change the Upload Type to Simple Upload, follow these steps:
1. After logging in to Faxfromtheweb, click on the 'User Options'
button on the first screen.
2. Select 'Set Upload Type', then click Continue
3. Select 'Simple Upload', then click Continue
4. You will need to close Faxfromtheweb and log in again before the
change will take effect
If you continue to have problems, please call ABS |
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Question: [last updated]
2/17/2003 10:28:00 AM
My image is a file type other than MS Word and Adobe PDF. How can
I convert it?
I have received my proof fax, but some of the ‘white-space’ in my
image has turned to gray (or rows of dots). What can I do to make
my fax look better?
The graphic(s) on my proof fax are ‘grainy’ or too dark. What can
I do to the graphics on my image to increase the clarity? |
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Answer:
If your image file is getting a 'File Type Not Known' error or is
not converting well (i.e., dots in background, too dark, etc),
Faxfromtheweb has a 'Print Driver' that can be used to convert any
printable image or document.
To download and use the Faxfromtheweb Print Driver, go to the
Faxfromtheweb log in page (http://www.faxfromtheweb.com) and follow
these steps:
Downloading and Installing the Faxfromtheweb Print Driver
1. You will need to log in before clicking on the 'Support' link
2. Once you have logged in, minimize the Faxfromtheweb interface
and return to the log in page
3. Click on the 'Support' link at the top of the page. This will
take you to the 'Faxfromtheweb User Support' section
4. Click on the link labeled, 'Support Software and Drivers
download page'
5. In the lower section, 'Print Drivers', choose either of the
first two downloads (Print Drivers) based on the 'Platform'
your computer is using
6. The install 'wizard' may ask you if you want to 'Run' or 'Open',
rather than 'Save' the file. Choose 'Run' or 'Open in current
location' (if this doesn't work, start over and choose "Save')
7. A window will open called, 'Faxfromtheweb Print Driver
Installer' - Click 'Install' (We recommend not changing the
defaults for the install and images directories.)
After downloading and installing the Faxfromtheweb Print Driver,
you should now be able to use it to convert your images
Using the Faxfromtheweb Print Driver to convert images / documents
1. Once the Print Driver is installed, open the file to be
converted. (Note: The file should be opened in the program it
was created in - i.e., 'PPT' files - open in MS Power Point)
2. From the 'File' menu, choose 'Print', to bring up the Print
window (the Print window varies from program to program)
3. In the 'Printer' section (usually at the top), click the down
arrow to show the other printer choices
4. Choose the Faxfromtheweb Print Driver (if this is not listed as
one of your available choices, you may need to restart your
computer or call ABS for assistance)
5. Once the Faxfromtheweb Print Driver is selected, click 'Print'
or 'OK' to proceed.
6. A small window will appear, called 'Print Driver Control Dialog'
displaying the 'Output File Name' of the converted file.
7. By default, the 'Output File Name' will be c:\FAXES\MyFax.ABS
(Location: C Drive, Folder: FAXES, File Name: MyFax.ABS)
8. We recommend changing the 'MyFax' part of the name to something
specific to your image or broadcast. The file name should end
with '.ABS'
9. This new ABS file of your image can now be uploaded to
Faxfromtheweb using the 'Add Image' button |
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Question: [last updated]
2/17/2003 1:26:00 PM
I want to remove certain records from my list(s) and make sure they
are never faxed to in future broadcasts. How do I create and use a
'Do Not Call' list? |
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Answer:
Faxfromtheweb has a 'Do Not Call' list function that is specific to
your account and free to use. Once you have created your Do Not
Call list, any fax numbers in the list will be suppressed from any
future broadcasts.
You can either upload a list you have already created or create
the list within Faxfromtheweb. (We recommend including only the
fax numbers in this list)
The following steps describe how to create and manage your Do Not
Call list:
1. Whether you are in the process of setting up a broadcast or just
using the 'Upload List' button, the Do Not Call list is set up
just like a normal fax list (i.e., the 'Select Field' step)
2. However, when you are prompted to select a name for your list,
enter the letters, 'DONOTCALL', without any spaces
3. By naming the list, 'DONOTCALL', Faxfromtheweb will know to
suppress these fax numbers from any list(s) you choose for a
broadcast
4. This DONOTCALL list will not be one of your 'Available Lists',
but will automatically be applied to all of your broadcasts.
5. You will be able to edit the existing records or add new records
by replacing or appending your list |
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Question: [last updated]
2/17/2003 1:29:00 PM
Why am I getting a window that reads, 'This page contains both
secure and nonsecure items.' - 'Do you want to display the
nonsecure items?' [Using Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5 or 6.0] |
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Answer:
We recommend you follow these steps to stop receiving this message:
1. Go to the top of your browser and click on 'Tools', then select
'Internet Options'.
2. Click on the 'Security' tab
3. Click on the 'Custom Level' button at the bottom
4. In that top box, scroll down to the 'Miscellaneous' section
(look for the Internet Explorer icons next to the topics) and
find the section labeled, 'Display Mixed Content'
5. Click the 'Enable' bubble to select that option
--Disable--you will not see the message anymore, nor will the
'nonsecure' items be displayed
--Enable--you will not receive the message anymore, and the
nonsecure items will be displayed on the page
--Prompt--you will receive the message every time a website
contains both secure and nonsecure items (this is the current
setting in the browser that causes you to receive the message)
6. Once you have selected Enable, click on the OK button to close
that window, and then click OK again to close the other window.
7. You may need to close your browser and then reopen it to see
the change take effect. |
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Question: [last updated]
2/17/2003 3:02:00 PM
Is there an easy way to test my internet and browser settings to see
if they are compatible with Faxfromtheweb?
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Answer:
ABS has a 'Faxfromtheweb Diagnostics Page' which can be used to
test your current internet and browser settings. Just click on the
'Support' tab at the top of this page, then click on the link
labeled, 'Faxfromtheweb Diagnostics Page...' |
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Question: [last updated]
2/19/2003 10:33:00 AM
I have contact names (and company names) in my fax list. How can I
get Faxfromtheweb to insert them into the 'To:/From:' header at the
top of my fax? |
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Answer:
At the top of each fax there is a 'To:' and 'From:' built into the
Time/Date header. The 'To:' and 'From:' areas each will hold up to
30 characters of text (including spaces).
When you import a new list, you are asked to name the fields (i.e.,
Fax Number, Contact Name, Company, etc.). By default,
Faxfromtheweb will insert the information from the field marked,
'Contact Name' into the 'To:' area.
If both the 'Contact Name' and 'Company Name' fields are marked
when you import your list, information from the Company Name will
be inserted for records where the Contact Name field is empty. |
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Question: [last updated]
2/19/2003 10:38:00 AM
I have completed the 'Faxfromtheweb Multimedia Tutorial', but I
still need help. Can I schedule a live demonstration with a real
person?
I want to use Faxfromtheweb, but I would rather talk to a real
person than use the 'Faxfromtheweb Multimedia Tutorial'. Can I
schedule a demonstration? |
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Answer:
Yes. Just call us to schedule a session (toll free - 800-753-9994
international - 713-735-5100) or click on the 'Free Demo'button
(found on the Faxfromtheweb home page) and fill out the demo
request form.
[Demonstrations are given during business hours, (Mon. - Fri.
between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM - CST) and are subject to availability] |
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