Using Scan to Email or Fax with common printers
Modified on: Thu, 1 May 2025 3:42 PMIntroduction
Xerox multi-function printers (MFP) are able to send faxes and scanned documents to added contacts. The contacts can be configured within the printer itself.
KBA Objective:
- This article was written to help users with how to use the Scan to Email and Fax functions on a Xerox multifunction printer
Applicability
Target Audience:
- Anyone requiring assistance with Scan to Email and Fax functions on a Xerox multifunction printer
- Contact the Staff Service Centre at: 780-492-8000 or https://www.ualberta.ca/en/services/staff-service-centre/index.html for more assistance
Procedure
Basic Information
There are different ways to scan a document from the printer directly to your email: through apps, the printer screen, automatically configured by IST.
- Due to the variety of models of Xerox printers on campus it is not possible to provide instructions for each model
- Most of this article’s instructions are to be done in front of the printer
Below are scan/fax instructions or references for the Xerox AltaLink C8145. It is possible that instructions for your model may be similar to models below so please take a look at the instructions.
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Standard Process
Scan
Configure, Modify or Verify Scan to Email Required Settings - KB0032080
Send a Scanned Image in an Email - KB0028930
Fax
How To Configure Fax Option on Altalink Series From Touchpad - KB0031053
Troubleshooting Tips
Xerox Support
If none the instructions linked above are not helpful you may search the Xerox website for your specific model following these instructions:
- Navigate to the Xerox Product Support and Drivers page: https://www.support.xerox.com/
- Enter the model number of your printer (e.g., AltaLink C8045), then click the magnifying glass to search
- Click the Knowledge Base tab then narrow down your search by choosing the model of your printer and the subject of your search
- In this case the AltaLink C8045 is in the C8030 /C8035 family and the subject is Scan/Email
- You may have to click + Search in the Topics window to find the topic you are looking for
- Browse through the results until you find the article which addresses your question
Xerox User Guides
User guides for every Xerox copier can be found at the Xerox website:
- Navigate to the Xerox Product Support and Drivers page: https://www.support.xerox.com/
- Enter the model number of your printer (e.g., AltaLink C8045), then click the magnifying glass to search
- Click the Drivers & Downloads tab then narrow down your search by choosing the model of your printer on the left, then select Documentation - .... as shown below
- Select User Documentation then click Apply Filters
- Scroll through the resulting list until you find a user guide, then click Download to download the PDF user guide
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