Linux efax Command

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The Linux efax command is used for sending and receiving faxes.

It supports Class 1 and Class 2 modems for sending and receiving faxes.

Syntax

efax [-sw][-a&lt;AT command>][-c&lt;modem properties>][-d<driver>][-f&lt;font file>][-g<command>][-h&lt;fax header string>][-i&lt;AT command>][-j&lt;AT command>][-k&lt;AT command>][-l<identifier>][-o<option>][-q&lt;error count>][-r<filename>][-v&lt;message type>][-x&lt;UUCP lock file>][-t&lt;phone number>&lt;fax file>]

Parameter Description:

-a<AT command> Use the specified AT command to answer the call.
-c<modem properties> Set the properties of the local modem.
-d<driver> Specify the modem driver.
-f<font file> Use the specified font file to create the fax header.
-g<command> Execute the specified command if the received call is data.
-h<fax header string> Specify the string as the title at the beginning of each page.
-i<AT command> Send the AT command to the modem before it enters fax mode.
-j<AT command> Send the AT command to the modem after it enters fax mode.
-k<AT command> Send the AT command to the modem before it exits fax mode.
-l<identifier> Set the identifier of the local modem.
-o<option> Set options for non-standard modems.
-q<error count> Request the sender to resend if the number of errors per page exceeds the specified count.
-r<filename> Save each page as a separate file when receiving a fax.
-v<message type> Select the type of message to print.
-w Do not answer the call, wait for an OK or CONNECT signal.
-x<UUCP lock file> Use a UUCP-style lock file to lock the modem.
-t<phone number><fax file> Dial the number from <phone number> and send the <fax file> as a fax.

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