Could be a different number, or (with some additional hardware) the same. See http://forums.cnet.com/5208-10154_102-0.html?threadID=327122 for an earlier discussion.
And you need a land line to do this. Can't be done across an ADSL or cable modem.
Kees
I want to know how a fax number works. Can it be your home phone that also acts as your fax or does it have to be a different number. I have a printer thats a 3-in-1 Lexmark X2500. I also want to know if using a skype number is also possible instead of using a home phone.
Thank you,
Megaherz

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