Windows 8 In Depth

Introducing Windows Fax and Scan

Windows Fax and Scan (WFS) is a built-in tool that lets you do the following:

• Send and receive faxes using a fax modem connected to a telephone line. On a corporate network, WFS can also let you send faxes through a shared Fax Server.

• Scan images, drawings, and documents using a scanner or a multifunction (all-in-one) printer that has scanning capability.

Although you can use it to scan pictures, WFS is designed primarily to scan documents. If your main goal is to scan your photograph library, you’re probably better off using the Windows Photo Gallery tool, which is a free download from microsoft.com.

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