How to open Windows-8 Fax and Scan, to scan and fax the documents (8.1, access, run, find)?

If you have a scanner on your Windows 8 or 8.1 you can use Windows Fax and Scan to scan documents and photos and to fax it.

(Image-1) Open Windows-8 Fax and Scan, to scan and fax the documents!

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1. You can crop an image before you scan it. Just drag the handles of the cropping tool to resize it.
2. If you have trouble previewing your scan, clear the check box next to Preview or scan images as separate files
3. For details what your specific scanner can do, check your scanner manual or the manufacturer’s website.

Note:
1. With Windows Fax and Scan you can fax electronic copies of your documents and photos.
2. If you have only hard copies, you’ll have to scan them first. For info about scanning, see -Get started with scanning-.
3. Set up your PC to send and receive faxes. Before you can send and receive faxes, you’ll need a fax modem—either internal or external/and an analog phone line.
4. If you’re faxing from a network, you’ll need the address of your fax server.