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WD97: Merge to Fax Not Available

Article ID: 142088

Article Last Modified on 8/17/2007


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SYMPTOMS

Electronic Fax is not available as a merge option.

CAUSE

This problem can occur because of either of the following reasons:

  • The fax software is not set up properly.

    -or-
  • The fax software is not MAPI compliant.

RESOLUTION

Method 1: Add entry to Msmail.ini

If your fax software is MAPI compliant, and you suspect the fax software is not set up properly, use a text editor such as Notepad to modify the [EFAX Transport] section of the Msmail.ini file to include the following statement:

LocalFax=1

If LocalFax is not set to 1, Word will not present Fax as a merge destination.

Method 2: Contact your fax vendor

If your fax software is not MAPI compliant, contact your electronic fax vendor.

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