Sending faxes using PHP

Discussion in 'PHP' started by NoamBarz, Apr 16, 2008.

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    Does anyone have experience sending faxes using PHP?
    I need something to work internationally.

    Thanks
     
    NoamBarz, Apr 16, 2008 IP
  2. m0nkeymafia

    m0nkeymafia Well-Known Member

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    I presume you need some sort of fax server, I'd also guess you'd need to "post" some information to it, probabli via cURL or sockets etc. Look for your server's API, and if you do not have a server it may be best to look for one :)
     
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    I don't have a fax server. I want to create an online service that will use an external fax server - somewhere in the world. I assume that finding the API and using it won't be that big of a problem.
    So the revised question is: does anyone know of a fax server that I could use in order to send faxes - obviously, I'd like this service to be cheap.
     
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    m0nkeymafia Well-Known Member

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    Google it

    There is a lot more info there than I can give you
     
    m0nkeymafia, Apr 16, 2008 IP
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    I use one of those email >> fax services for my business clients that need this. Basically you set up an account and are able to just send emails [via phps mail()] to something like and the fax gets delivered. it's really quite easy and I think the service I use costs like $20/ 3 months ... outgoing faxes are 5c or something like that. If you need specific layout for a fax then you can learn to dynamically create PDF files and attach them.

    PM me if you want me to shoot you the service I use and show you an example of how I do it.
     
    ErectADirectory, Apr 16, 2008 IP