[header] How to send a fax [title] Create the cover letter. [step] Fax machines are often shared by offices or several people within an office. Since anyone can see a fax sent to a fax machine, it is a good idea to include a cover letter. 
This will ensure that your fax gets to the correct person. [substeps] The cover letter includes information like the recipient's name, the content of the fax, and how many pages it includes.