Facsimile apparatus having a file transfer function

摘要

The present invention provides a facsimile apparatus having a file transfer function which transmits and/or receiving file data utilizing one of a plurality of standardized file transfer modes. An interface connects a facsimile device to an external machine which processes file data transferred from the facsimile device. A determination is made as to whether the external machine connected to the interface is operable. File data is transmitted to the external machine for processing provided the external machine is determined to be operable.