Host computer to multi-function machine faxing through direct access of modem
AssigneeLexmark International, Inc.
InventorsLarry Dicken, Duane Norris, Stephen Troyer
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AssigneeLexmark International, Inc.
InventorsLarry Dicken, Duane Norris, Stephen Troyer
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A method and system of operating a multi-function imaging machine, includes the steps of: providing the multi-function imaging machine with a printer section, a fax section, a modem associated with the fax section, and a first processing means coupled with each of the printer section, the fax section and the modem; providing a computer coupled with the multi-function imaging machine, the computer including a second processing means coupled with the multi-function imaging machine; generating AT commands with the second processing means; transmitting the AT commands from the second processing means to the modem; connecting the modem with a remote modem; transmitting a query from the second processing means to the remote modem; and receiving a response to the query from the remote modem at the second processing means.
A method of operating a multi-function imaging machine in combination with a computer, said multi-function imaging machine comprising a fax section, a modem associated with said fax section and a first processing means in communication with said fax section and said modem and said computer comprising a second processing means in communication with said multi-function imaging machine, comprising the steps of:
A method of operating a multi-function imaging machine in combination with a computer, said multi-function imaging machine comprising a fax section, a modem associated with said fax section and a first processing means in communication with said fax section and said modem and said computer comprising a second processing means in communication with said multi-function imaging machine, comprising the steps of:
In a system comprising a multi-function imaging machine in communication with a host computer, the multi-function imaging machine comprising a printer section, a fax section, a modem associated with said fax section, a first buffer and a first processing means coupled with each of said first buffer, said printer section, said fax section and said modem, the computer comprising a second buffer and second processing means in communication with said second buffer and said multi-function imaging machine, a method of facsimile operation of said system, comprising:
A multi-function imaging system, comprising:
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