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If you’re working with a German company, there’s a good chance you may need to fax them something since many German offices still use fax machines. Faxing something to Germany is easy as long as you have the right exit code, country code, and area code for your destination. You can either use a traditional fax machine or send it using an online faxing company. Since faxing internationally can be pricey, try to prevent any errors before they occur.
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Put your document into the feeder. The feeder is the tray sticking out from the top of the fax machine. You may see a small icon on the side of the feeder that will tell you which side of the document to enter first. [1] X Research source
- If you don’t see this icon, refer to the fax machine’s manual to determine how to load the paper into the tray. Some machines may need to be loaded backwards or upside down.
- If you don't have a fax machine, you can find one at most libraries, office supply stores, and shipping stores.
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Enter the dial-out code if your fax machine is on a switchboard. Some businesses may have internal switchboards. If this is the case, enter your company’s dial-out number to send a fax outside of the company. Ask human resources, IT, or your boss to learn this code. [2] X Research source
- If you are using a home fax machine or if you don’t have a switchboard, you don’t need to do this.
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Dial the exit code for your country. This tells the fax machine that you're about to send an international fax. In the United States and Canada, the exit code is 011. In Mexico and most European countries, the exit code is 00. [3] X Research source
- Find a list of other country exit codes at HowtoCallAbroad .
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Dial "49" to send the fax to Germany. This number tells the fax machine that you are sending the fax to a German destination. It comes immediately after the exit code for your country. [4] X Research source
- For example, if you’re faxing from the U.S. to Germany, your number would look like this so far: 01149.
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Dial the area code for the German city you're calling. Each German region has an area code. The area code may be 2 to 5 digits long. If the area code starts with a 0, drop the 0 and start dialing with the next nonzero digit. [5] X Research source
- If you are sending a fax from the U.S. to Dresden, Germany, your number would now look like this: 01149351.
- For a list of major German area codes, see FaxAsia .
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Enter the recipient's fax number and press send. German fax numbers may be anywhere from 3 to 7 digits long. Enter the appropriate fax number and press "Send" when you are done. The fax machine may take a minute to connect before it sends your documents to Germany. [6] X Research source
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Select an online fax company. There are several companies that will transmit your documents to the recipient’s fax machine for you. Each service has different prices for international faxes. Some companies include FaxZero , RingCentral Fax , and HelloFax . [7] X Research source
- Some may charge a fee for each fax sent. This is a good option if you rarely send faxes. These may cost between $2-5 USD for an entire document or $0.07-0.10 USD a page.
- Some companies will have a monthly fee, but you will be allowed to send a certain number of faxes a month. This is ideal if you need to fax to Germany often. These generally start around $8-10 USD a month.
- Even “free” fax companies may charge a $1-2 USD fee for international faxes.
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Upload your document on their website. Follow the website’s instructions for sending a fax. In most cases, you will choose the file you want to send and upload it to the site. If your document is not on the computer, use a scanner to scan it in. [8] X Research source
- Some sites may allow you to upload multiple documents at once.
- Some services may require that you upload a PDF or .doc file. Make sure that your file is the right format before you try to send it.
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Enter your personal information into the proper boxes. For most services, provide your name, email, and phone number. You may also enter in your company name if needed. [9] X Research source
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Add in the recipient’s fax number. Enter the recipient’s name or company in the proper boxes. Below that, enter the fax number. First put in your country’s exit code followed by Germany’s country code, the area code, and the fax number itself. [10] X Research source
- Your country’s exit code comes first. In the U.S. and Canada, the exit code is 011. In most European countries, the exit code is 00. Find more exit codes at HowtoCallAbroad .
- Next, use Germany’s country code, which is 49.
- After that, enter the area code for the German region. Find a full list of area codes at Fax.Asia
- Finally, enter the recipient's fax number. This may be between 3-7 digits.
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Pay with a card or online payment service. Once you have entered in the number, click “Next” or "Send fax" to get to a payment screen. The website will calculate any international fees for sending a fax to Germany. [11] X Research source
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Send the fax. Press the “Submit,” “Send,” or “Confirm” button to send the fax. It may take a few minutes to send. You may receive an email confirmation once the fax was sent. [12] X Research source
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Attach a cover page to make sure the fax gets to the right person. In an office setting, you may need to specify who the fax is for. If you don’t, the recipient may never receive their fax. To avoid this, make a fax cover page that includes: [13] X Research source
- The name of the recipient
- The number of pages in the fax
- Your name
- Your contact information.
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Avoid sending complex or dark graphics. Dark or shaded areas can cause delays or errors when faxing. Make sure that there are no complicated graphics like a photograph on the fax. On graphs, scanned receipts, or other images, make the background white, not gray or black. [14] X Research source
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Send faxes during normal business hours. If there’s a problem with the recipient’s fax machine outside of hours, they may not notice and your fax may be missed. To reduce the chances of a problem, send the fax during your recipient’s business hours. [15] X Research source
- Generally, German offices work from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, although this can vary based on the company.
- German banks generally are open from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
- The German time zone is Central European Time (UTC +1).
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Call or email to check that the fax arrived. Ask them to confirm when they have received the fax. If they have not gotten it, you may need to send it again. [16] X Research source
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QuestionHow do I send a fax from Germany to the USA?AFertigCommunity AnswerGermany's exit code is 00, and the U.S.'s country code is 1. So before the recipient's number, put 001.
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QuestionHow to fax to Germany from Singapore?AFertigCommunity AnswerFirst, use Singapore's exit code. Singapore has multiple phone carriers, so the exit code depends on which carrier you use. It may be 002 for M1, 001 for SingTel, or 008 for StarHub. Next dial 49, then enter the area code of the recipient. Finally, put the recipient's number.
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QuestionI am attempting to send a fax to Strausberg, Germany. Is it necessary to dial the exit code for the US prior to the telephone number?AFertigCommunity AnswerYes. Dial the exit code, then Germany's country code, and then Strausberg's area code. Strausberg's area code is 3341.
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- If you're dialing a German fax number from within Germany, you don’t need an exit or country code. Take note of the area code. If you're in the same region, you don’t need the area code. If you're in a different region, dial the area code and then the actual fax number.Thanks
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