Definition

An Outbox is a collection of faxes that are in the process of being sent or have been sent recently. It serves as a management interface for outgoing faxes, allowing you to monitor their status and perform various actions.

Key Concepts

Fax Statuses in Outbox

Faxes in the outbox can have various statuses, including:

  • submitted: The fax has been submitted to the system
  • converting: The fax is being converted to the appropriate format for transmission
  • scheduled_for_sending: The fax is scheduled to be sent at a future time
  • sending: The fax is currently being transmitted

Actions on Outbox Faxes

The Outbox interface allows you to perform several actions on faxes:

  1. Delete: To cancel the fax transmission
  2. Download: To retrieve a copy of the fax document
  3. Add note: To attach a note to the fax for reference

Monitoring Fax Progress

The Outbox is your primary tool for monitoring the progress of sent faxes. You can:

  • See which faxes are currently being sent
  • Track the success of your fax transmissions

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