Question 1

How do I format an international fax number?

Accepted Answer

Use +[country code] [area code without leading 0] [local number]. Example (London): +44 20 1234 5678. See the codes list.

Question 2

What’s the best time to send international faxes?

Accepted Answer

During the recipient’s business hours for fastest attention. If it’s urgent, send now and follow up by phone or email.

Question 3

Why do international faxes fail?

Accepted Answer

Most failures are number-format issues (missing country code, keeping a leading 0), busy destination lines, or unreadable files. See troubleshooting.

Question 4

Do I keep the leading zero in European area codes?

Accepted Answer

Usually no (UK 020 → +44 20). A common exception is Italy, where the 0 is often kept (+39 06 …).

Question 5

What file type is best for international faxes?

Accepted Answer

A single, clear PDF is best. Multi‑page PDFs are preferred over multiple images.

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