Faxing without a fax machine

I know at the Central library we receive 5 questions a day asking if the library has fax services. Since we do not, we normally refer them to other places nearby. However, there is now an alternative.

Drop.io

Drop.io was originally created as a place to share files. This website allows you to create sharing points called drops. The best part is you don’t have to have an email or have to create an account. Each drop is private in that people only know about it once you share the website address and you can create as many drop points as you want.

This is where the Fax service comes into play. Click here to get directions and learn read more about the service. Basically, if you have a file on your computer you need to fax and a fax number to send it to, you are ready to go. You create a drop, upload the file, and fax it. Unfortunately, it used to be free, but because the service was abused you now you have to upgrade to a premium box. According to the website, "You can purchase ‘Premium’ upgrade codes which allow you to expand the size of your drops and enable shorter URLs (2+ characters). The cost is $10 per gigabyte per year. Your code can be applied to newly created drops as well as existing drops."

You can also receive faxes with drop.io. This is FREE. For some to fax a document to you they must use the drop’s custom “cover page,” which is available for you to email, or print and give to them. But without this cover page you will not receive the fax.

You can also receive voicemail, email, make documents into websites, and just plain share files with your peeps.

This website is an alternative we can offer our those customers searching for a way to fax from the library. Remember: We can’t scan documents, so the file has to be on a disk, flash drive, CD, or in their email box. Other than that, it’s a pretty great service. Give it a try!