User Manual
Kofax Front-Office Server Configuration Guide for Fax
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Introduction
This guide shows how to configure Kofax Front-Office Server to send documents by fax through
any of the following types of fax servers:
Kofax Communications Server
Open Text Fax Server (RightFax)
Biscom FAXCOM Fax Server
When you release a document to fax, either through Kofax Front-Office Server Web Client or the
MFP front panel, index fields appear for entering your fax recipient. You can create shortcuts just
like any other destination type.
For additional information about Kofax products, visit the Kofax Web site and go to the Technical
Support pages. These pages provide product-specific information, such as supported versions of
the destination type, current revision levels, the latest drivers and software patches, technical tips,
and a searchable knowledgebase. In addition, updates to product documentation (if any) are
available from these pages.
Additional Documentation
This guide should be read with the following documentation:
Kofax Front-Office Server Installation Guide
Kofax Front-Office Server Administrator’s Guide
Kofax Fax Connector Installation Guide
Kofax Front-Office Server Administration Console Help
Kofax Front-Office Server Web Client Help
For information about the fax server, refer to the documentation that came with the fax server or
contact the server administrator for support.
Tip For additional information about Kofax products, visit the Kofax Web site and go to the
Technical Support pages. These pages provide product-specific information, such as current
revision levels, the latest drivers and software patches, technical tips, and a searchable
knowledgebase. In addition, updates to product documentation (if any) are available from these
pages.
System Requirements
Make sure that you have done the following:
Set up and configure your fax server as shown in the fax server documentation.
Make sure that the server where Kofax Front-Office Server is installed can communicate
with the fax server.
Configuring Kofax Front-Office Server
Copy and edit the necessary files to configure Kofax Front-Office Server to send faxes.