Overview

When sending an outbound fax, specific fax recipients may expect to receive the fax extension after a pause, once the base fax number is received. This article provides information about the usage of dot or comma in inserting a pause while dialing the fax number.

Information

GFI FaxMaker allows inserting a pause in the form of a dot or a comma. One or more dots/commas can increase the length of the pause, which is measured in seconds. Here are examples of fax addresses which make use of the pause in the dial string:

[FAX:003569923152,222]
003569923152.222@faxmaker.com
<003569923152.222>fax@domain.com

In all the examples above, the device will pause after dialing 003569923152. The device will dial 222 after the pause. The length of the pause depends on the device being used.

Note:

• When sending a fax from the GFI FaxMaker FAX Message form, you will need to use the dot. The comma is not supported.
• GFI FaxMaker allows using a pause symbol in a dial string. However, the fax device / PBX who handles the T30 protocol needs to translate the pause symbol into a pause tone.