Once the SwyxFax has been installed on the computer, the user can send, receive, forward and manage documents both internally and externally by fax.

The software SwyxFax Server is a component of SwyxServer. It can be installed on the same computer together with SwyxServer, or as a separate service within the network. After the installation, a connection to SwyxServer will be established to exchange the user parameters, to verify the existing licenses, and to send or receive faxes. SwyxFax uses the same connection as SwyxServer to public network. If SwyxFax is installed, the number of licensed SwyxFax users can use this fax service.

Incoming faxdocuments are received by SwyxFax and assigned to the corresponding user. If a fax is received on a number, which has not been assigned to any user, this document will be forwarded to a central distributer, e.g. the system administrator. Each user has a personal fax inbox, in which the received documents are shown.

Furthermore, it is possible to create a personal telephone book for each user. Frequently used fax numbers and recipients can be saved here. Alternatively, you can also use Outlook Contacts or the fax addresses can be taken directly from a file.

It is possible to receive incoming fax documents as Faxmail exclusively or in addition to your regular fax output option. This forwarding option, which takes the form of an e-mail with an attached fax document, must be configured for you by your administrator.

At almost every point in the program a high-performance online help is provided: You have access to instructions and information directly on the screen and you don't necessarily need printed operating instructions.

To start the Help system, go to the menu bar and click on "Help|Help Topics...". Many dialogs contain a "Help" button. To receive help for the respective dialog, just click on "Help".