FAX Modem Troubleshooting Notes

From OpenEMR Project Wiki

Ubuntu

Install Hylafax

sudo apt-get install hylafax-server hylafax-client

Finding the Device

  • Look inside "/var/log/dmesg" after plugging in modem.
Device should start with "tty".
cat /var/log/dmesg | grep tty
ps -lax | grep getty



  • List USB Devices
lsusb



Starting & Stopping

  • sudo /etc/init.d/hylafax stop
  • sudo /etc/init.d/hylafax start


Testing

  • Send a Test FAX
sendfax -n -d 8139572465 /usr/share/doc/hylafax-server/copyright