Assessing your needs
Zetafax can be set up in a number of different ways depending on what system you are running and how you intend to use it.
The first step in installing your Zetafax system should always be to set up the Zetafax Server.
Click here for instructions on how to do this.
Having successfully installed the Zetafax Server, and tested it, we recommend taking a few minutes to answer the following questions before beginning to install the extra components:
How many people in your organization require fax software?
If the answer is more than 10, it is worth considering installing your Zetafax Client using Group Policy.
Click here for instructions on how to do this.
How will faxes be sent?
Directly from Microsoft Office applications - such as Word and Excel.
Click here for instructions on how to install the Office addins.
Directly from email software - such as Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes
Click here for instructions on setting up the email gateway
From specialized or departmental software programs or databases - e.g. CRM or accounting software or using Access,
Visual Basic, C/C++ etc
Click here for more information about using the Automation Toolkit
In bulk, using mail merge - fax broadcasts
Click here for information about Fax Broadcast
From paper originals - replacing fax machines
Click here for help setting up a scanner
Who will receive faxes on screen?
One person receives all faxes on behalf of everyone
All or some users receive all faxes
All or some users will have personal DDI fax numbers to receive their own faxes
Do you have any special requirements when you receive faxes?
On a printer - using a printer on your network
Click here to enable automatic printing
On an existing fax machine - i.e. use fax software for sending faxes only
Do you intend to run your Zetafax Server in a virtual environment?
Using Server Virtualisation
Do you have any additional requirements?
Select all that apply:
Allow users to send text messages from their PC screen
Click here for information on how to set up your GSM modem.
Use fax software from more than one location in wide area network.
Click here for information on setting up least cost routing.