Check that your printer can send scans by email. Send a scan to one of our test addresses and see it online in a minute or two. It is free, and you do not need to sign up.
Our fax numbers are also email addresses. Use one of our fax numbers, digits only, followed by @faxbeep.com.
Email Test Addresses
Or send a scan or an internet fax by email to one of these addresses
One TIFF, PDF or JPEG file, up to 20 pages. No PDF passwords.
Privacy note: Your scan becomes publicly visible for 30 days. We show only a masked form of your email address, and we never show the subject or the message text. We remove hidden data from image files, such as the device serial number. Do not send real documents.
How to test scan to email
Follow these four steps to check that your printer can send scans by email.
1. Copy a test address
Use one of our fax numbers, digits only, followed by @faxbeep.com.
2. Send from your machine
Scan a page and send it to that address as one PDF, TIFF or JPEG file.
3. See the result
Your scan appears on our home page in a minute or two, marked "Received by email".
4. Check the quality
Look at the orientation, the clarity and the page count.
What you can send
TIFF, PDF or JPEG. One file, up to 20 pages and about 5 MB. No PDF passwords.
| Item | Limit |
|---|---|
| File types | TIFF, PDF and JPEG |
| PDF passwords | Not accepted. Send the PDF without a password. |
| Files in one mail | One. If you send more, we show only one of them. |
| Pages | Up to 20 |
| Size | About 5 MB of file. The full email can be up to 7 MB. |
| Color | Accepted. We show your scan in color. |
| Tests | Up to 60 each hour from one email address |
If your printer makes one JPEG file for each page, set the file format to PDF or TIFF. Then all pages arrive in one file.
What the result tells you
This test checks two things: that your machine can send email, and how the scan looks when it arrives. It does not test a phone line.
| What you see | What it means |
|---|---|
| Your scan appears on Faxbeep | Your machine can send email. If your real recipient gets nothing, the problem is on their side: a spam filter, a size limit or a wrong address. |
| Your machine shows or prints one of our messages | Your email reached us, so your machine can send email. Change the file as the message says. See the list below. |
| The fax page says "This fax could not be processed" | Your email reached us, but we could not show the file. Send it again with a lower resolution or in a different file format. |
| Your machine shows a send error of its own | The email did not leave your machine. Check the outgoing mail server (SMTP) settings: server name, port, login and encryption. |
| Nothing appears, and you get no error | Check the address first. We do not answer email to a number that is not one of ours. Then wait a few minutes and send again. |
Messages we send back
We do not send a reply email. If we cannot accept your scan, we refuse the email with a short message. Your mail server reports the message, and many printers show or print it.
| Message | Cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| File type not accepted. Send TIFF, PDF or JPEG. | The file is not a TIFF, PDF or JPEG. | Set the scan file format to PDF, TIFF or JPEG. |
| The PDF has a password. Send it without a password. | The PDF is encrypted. | Turn off PDF encryption or the PDF password in the scan settings. |
| No attachment found. | The email has no file, or the file is empty. | Check that your machine attaches the scan and does not send a link. |
| The file could not be read. Send it again. | The file is damaged, or it took too long to open. | Send it again. If it fails again, use a different file format. |
| File too large. See faxbeep.com for the limits. | More than 7 MB, more than 20 pages, or a very large image. | Use a lower resolution, scan fewer pages, or scan in black and white. |
| Too many tests. Try again later. | More than 60 tests in one hour from one address. | Wait one hour. |
Guides for your machine
The menu names, the settings to check and the error messages for each machine:
- HP LaserJet
- Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE
- Ricoh, Savin and Lanier
- Brother MFC and DCP
- Konica Minolta bizhub
- Xerox VersaLink and AltaLink
- Epson WorkForce Pro
- Kyocera TASKalfa and ECOSYS
- Canon imageCLASS and i-SENSYS
- HP OfficeJet Pro and Smart Tank
- Sharp MX and BP
- Fujifilm Apeos
FAQ: Scan to Email Test
Is the scan to email test free?
Yes. The test is free and you do not need to sign up.
Which address do I send my scan to?
Use one of our fax numbers, digits only, followed by @faxbeep.com. Do not use spaces, brackets or hyphens in the number. There is no other test address.
Can other people see my scan?
Yes. Your scan becomes publicly visible for 30 days. If you need it removed sooner, click "Request removal" on its detail page. Do not send real documents.
Can other people see my email address?
No. We show only a masked form of your address, for example s***@c***.gov. We never show the subject or the message text of your email.
Will I get a reply email?
No. We do not send a reply. Look for your scan on our home page. If we cannot accept your scan, your machine or your mail server shows a short message with the reason.
Why can't I select the text in my PDF?
We rebuild each file as a PDF that holds only images of your pages. This keeps links, scripts and hidden data out of the public file. Your machine did nothing wrong.
I sent three pages but I see only one. Why?
Your machine probably sent one file for each page. We show one file for each email. Set the scan file format to PDF or TIFF, so that all pages are in one file.
Does this test my fax line?
No. A scan to email test uses your network, not a phone line. To test a fax line, send a fax to one of our fax test numbers.
