Path: utzoo!telecom-request Date: Fri, 31 May 91 8:32:13 PDT From: David Ptasnik Newsgroups: comp.dcom.telecom Subject: Re: Fax Memory Message-ID: Organization: TELECOM Digest Sender: Telecom@eecs.nwu.edu Approved: Telecom@eecs.nwu.edu X-Submissions-To: telecom@eecs.nwu.edu X-Administrivia-To: telecom-request@eecs.nwu.edu X-Telecom-Digest: Volume 11, Issue 415, Message 11 of 13 Lines: 22 Ricoh fax machines with memory had this feature a couple of years ago, I assume that they still do. When a fax is sent to the machine, the sender can put in a security code. The fax is stored in the machine's memory, and will not be printed out until the proper security code is entered at the fax's keyboard. This was explained to me by a sales rep, and is kind of vague. I don't know how the problem of lost codes, etc. was dealt with. Another solution would be a fax board(s). The PC could be programmed any way you want it, callers could self direct to the correct PC if you are on a phone system with DISA, or you could use selective rings. There are lots and lots of relatively inexpensive options. As I remember, fax machines with memory were pretty pricy. I imagine a PC with a fax board and a security scheme would be cheaper. davep@u.washington.edu