Gfi faxmaker online significantly reduces upfront costs. Jun 09, 2010 this is possible through the netprintqueue2fax npq2f feature of gfi faxmaker. Revu 12, 2017, 2018 or revu for mac 1 and edition standard, cad, extreme and are valid for all updates to this version. You dont need to buy paper, toner or complex phone systems, either. Installation of a unidrv minidriver requires a printer inf file that identifies the minidrivers files. Installing the gfi faxmaker netprintqueue2fax printer on a. Download the latest printer driver from the manufacturers website.
The recent upgrade of gfi faxmaker with a failed attempt to update the faxmaker printer. Accidental removal of the faxmaker printer from the printers list. Setup will ask you which components you want to install. This article explains how install a netprintqueue2fax npq2f printer on a client machine where the client and the host machine do not have the same cpu architecture. Fax printer drivers for secure faxing gfi faxmaker. Refer to this document for instructional purposes and for configuring the environment outside the gfi faxmaker product base configuration. This enables you to fax from virtually any application, renders the fax client side and securely delivers to the fax server via s or email. If you are installing gfi faxmaker on the exchange 200020032007 server machine, you will need to tick both the gfi faxmaker fax server component and the exchange 20002003 smtp connector component. With the printer driver that is bundled with the gfi faxmaker online client, you can send faxes directly from windows applications as easily as printing. A dialog will inform the user that the netprintqueue2fax printer does not have the correct printer driver installed. Select add a local printer or network printer with manual settings.
Nov 14, 2012 gfi faxmaker s support of select online fax services allows true hybrid faxing as no phone lines or fax boards are required just gfi faxmaker, an account with a supported online fax service and an internet connection. Note some gfi faxmaker services may be restarted when running the configuration wizard. Install xcapi during the gfi faxmaker configuration wizard, either after installation, or by launching it manually from start gfi faxmaker faxmaker configuration wizard. With the gfi upgrade center, you can discover how easy it is to upgrade to the latest versions. An overview of how gfi faxmaker works, and how to deploy it. How to install or recreate the gfi faxmaker printer problem gfi faxmaker printer is not present in the printers listing of the control panel, or the gfi faxmaker printer fails to be installed, or the gfi faxmaker printer has become corrupted. Installing a unidrv minidriver windows drivers microsoft docs. Gfi faxmaker client is an application installed on users machines, used for sending faxes through gfi faxmaker online. Gfi faxmaker for exchangesmtp manual gfi faxmaker an overview 1 gfi faxmaker an overview introduction to gfi faxmaker gfi faxmaker is a fax server that allows you to send and receive faxes via your email infrastructure. When upgrading over an installation without active directory, run the configuration wizard after the installation to automatically install and import all users to gfi directory. Gfi faxmaker client by gfi software should i remove it. From the top menu bar, click to open the settings screen and select client from the left pane. Aug 16, 2016 watch this short video and learn how to install gfi faxmaker.
When an email client is not used, the gfi faxmaker client gives endusers the ability to fax any type of file that. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. This new version of gfi faxmaker includes fixes to improve the stability and functionality making it more reliable and easier to use. Home forums microsoft networking and management services gpo install printerdriver via gpo this topic has 3 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 7 years, 11 months ago by sara. Install or recreate the gfi faxmaker printer by following the below procedures. Once you run the gfi faxmaker setup, the installation wizard will recognize this fax modem and you will be able to configure fax lines that use the microsoft fax drivers. Jul 23, 2009 had to setup a feature on a pc called netprintqueue2fax from gfi. Set the gfi faxmaker printer as the default printer for the gfi faxmaker fax.
When an email client is not used, the gfi faxmaker client gives endusers the ability to fax any type of file that can be printed, and to do so right from their desktop. Select the faxmaker printer from your list of printers, enter the destination fax number or select a recipient from your contacts, and click send. Gfi faxmaker for exchangesmtp 12 can be deployed, depending on your mail server typeversion and network infrastructure. Installing or recreating the gfi faxmaker printer gfi. Its email integration is unparalleled, resulting in minimal administration overhead and user training. Updating your software solutions to the latest version provides a safer, issuefree and smoothrunning experience. Installing or recreating the gfi faxmaker printer gfi support. Upgrade from gfi faxmaker 2014 v17 to gfi faxmaker v20. Installing gfi faxmaker netprintqueue2fax drivers in windows. However if users wish to send faxes by printing to the gfi faxmaker printer driver, they must install the gfi faxmaker client. Manually installing gfi faxmaker printer gfi support. Set the gfi faxmakerprinter as the default printer for the gfi faxmaker fax server service account. Stop the print spooler service, wait 10 seconds, then restart the print spooler service from.
Do not select the use the driver that is currently installed. User uses a gfi faxmaker client application installed on hisher machine to send faxes. Gfi faxmaker has two distinct printer drivers for secure faxing. In order to install the gfi faxmaker printer driver, you need to ensure that no share name exists using the share name faxmaker. Click ok and then browse to the path containing the drivers located on the gfi faxmaker server. See the release notes below for a complete list of updates. Gfi faxmaker is a fax server that allows you to send and receive faxes via your email infrastructure. There are various methods that can be used for sending fax, depending on the environment and installation of the application.
In the welcome page of the gfi faxmaker configuration wizard click next to continue. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. Gfi faxmaker is an extremely flexible, awardwinning fax server. This is ideal for printing directly from within applications, reducing time and effort to send faxes. How to install the gfi faxmaker netprintqueue2fax printer. How to install the gfi faxmaker netprintqueue2fax printer on a computer with a different cpu architecture. Rightclick on the driver setup file, and click on properties. Install the printer driver in compatibility mode by following the steps below, and check if the issue is resolved. Netprintqueue2fax is a printer driver that is installed on the fax server. Gfi faxmaker and hosted email 2 this guide explains how to setup an environment for fax server integration with a hosted mail server. Online client and printer driver download gfi faxmaker. Most users ever online was 15820 on sat, 31 august 20 15.
Installing the clients introduction to the gfi faxmaker client software after installing the fax server, you can already send faxes by sending an email and addressing the email correctly. The gfi faxmaker web client printer enables users to print documents on their machines before sending the fax using the web client. Install iis smtp service on the gfi faxmaker server. If a printer model is not supported by microsofts printer inf file, f, a vendorsupplied inf file is required. Using the web client and the web client printer gfi support. You can confirm shares in use by running the net share command from command prompt. Under web printer installer, read the terms and conditions, and if you agree choose i agree with the web printer terms and conditions. Watch this short video and learn how to install gfi faxmaker.
Send a test fax to the microsoft fax printer driver to ensure it is working. The gfi faxmaker client software consists of a fax printer driver and a fax viewer. Gfi faxmaker now also includes out of the box integration with our archiving solution, gfi. Confirm also that no other printer is using the name faxmaker. Client and printer driver gfi faxmaker online gfi faxmaker client is an application installed on users machines, used for sending faxes through gfi faxmaker online. It seamlessly integrates with mail servers, allowing users to send and receive faxes and sms messages via their email client. What makes this feature so special is its ability to work like a mail merge to send bulk faxes with very little user interaction. Add unc virtual printer from gfi fax server just like adding any other printer send documents to printer with formatted commands. How to install or recreate the gfi faxmaker printer. Compatibility mode runs the program using settings from a previous version of windows. The web printer cannot be installed on a machine where the gfi faxmaker client is already installed. Gfi faxmaker is easy to install, is light on maintenance and integrates with messaging clients and customized solutions.
Application of microsoft updates which could affect security settings in the environment. Sit back and enjoy frosty beverages from a job well done. Gfi faxmaker third party integration getting more out of. Navigate to the gfi faxmaker installation directory. Solution navigate to the gfi faxmaker installation directory. Our users have posted a total of 40472 messages inside 9417 topics. This ensures that file conversion processing on the gfi faxmaker server is minimized. The second is a local printer driver available when you install the gfi faxmaker client. Bluebeam licenses are tied to the major version number e. Gfi faxmaker 2015 introduces gfi directory as a new user management system when active directory is not available. This article describes the process to install the gfi faxmaker printer manually. Page 14 gfi faxmaker installed on a separate machine figure 2 gfi faxmaker installed on a dedicated server when installing gfi faxmaker on a separate machine than microsoft exchange, configure microsoft exchange to forward faxessms to gfi faxmaker.