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Re: [efax-users] faxmodem not communicating

To: efax-users <efax-users@xxxxxxx>
From: Ed Fix <edfix@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [efax-users] faxmodem not communicating
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:21:27 -0500

Here's the fax log after I changed the fax script as follows:

# Uncomment one of the following lines to force xon/xoff flow
# control only if you have one of the types of modems listed.

# FCINIT='-j\Q4'		# AT&T (Dataport, Paradyne)
# FCINIT='-j\Q1'		# Motorola (Power Modem, 3400 Pro,...)
# FCINIT='-j*F1'		# QuickComm (Spirit II)
# FCINIT='-j&H2'		# USR (Courier, Sportster)
# FCINIT='-or'			# Multi-Tech (for bit reversal)
FCINIT='-j+FBO=0'

The log was the same with FBO=1.  In addition, it began trying to answer
the fax line repeatedly, again, so I commented the FCINIT variable out.

In answer to your concerns, there are no other programs attempting to
use the modem.  I thought about getting an old serial modem, but this
new computer has no actual serial port (no DB15 connector).  However, on
Amazon, I found a used PCI card US Robotics model 5610B for $4.85.  The
other used cards were about 10x the price--I suspect somebody misplaced
a decimal point.  If that shows up in /dev as a serial port, I may have
something to work with.  

Meanwhile, any other ideas about getting this one going are appreciated.
I'm willing to keep trying stuff as long as you are.

Ed

On Tue, 2009-12-15 at 10:28 -0800, Ed Casas wrote:
> Hi Ed,
> 
> The +FBO should be added to the fax script as part of a modem
> initialization option which means it has to be part of a -j
> option.  For example, in the fax script, add the line:
> 
> FCINIT="$FCINIT -j+FBO=0"
> 
> immediately following the other lines that begin with 'FCINIT='.
> 
> Sorry for the confusion.
> 
> By the way, I assume there are no other programs using your modem
> such as a PPP deamon or getty?
> 
> As to your question about using a different modem, version 0.9
> had problems with USB modems in general.  If you have a real
> serial port and an external modem that is the most reliable and
> easiest-to-debug combination.  These days you can pick up these
> modems on the used-equipment market for very little (perhaps $10
> or so).  Modems using Rockwell chip sets (most 'no-name' modems)
> tend to have the least problems with fax operation but serial USR
> modems (older Sportster and Courier models) can also be made to
> work with appropriate initialization commands.
> 
> I'm currently using testing the development version of efax under
> Linux 2.6.28 with two USR Sportsters via a cheap ($3)
> USB-to-serial adapter (USB ID is Prolific Technology,
> Inc. PL2303).  But as I said, I haven't used a 64-bit OS.
> 
> -- 
> Ed Casas  edc@xxxxxxx
> 
> >/usr/bin/efax: Tue Dec 15 08:48:05 2009 efax v 0.9 Copyright 1999 Ed Casas
> >efax: 48:05 compiled Sep 26 2009 13:50:27
> >efax: 48:05 argv[0]=/usr/bin/efax
> >efax: 48:05 argv[1]=-v
> >efax: 48:05 argv[2]=ewin
> >efax: 48:05 argv[3]=-v
> >efax: 48:05 argv[4]=chewmainrxtf
> >efax: 48:05 argv[5]=-d/dev/ttyACM0
> >efax: 48:05 argv[6]=-x
> >efax: 48:05 argv[7]=/var/lock/LCK..ttyACM0
> >efax: 48:05 argv[8]=-iZ
> >efax: 48:05 argv[9]=-i&FE&D2S7=120
> >efax: 48:05 argv[10]=-i&C0
> >efax: 48:05 argv[11]=-iM1L0
> >efax: 48:05 argv[12]=+FBO=1
> >efax: 48:05 argv[13]=-l
> >efax: 48:05 argv[14]=1 XXX XXX XXXX
> >efax: 48:05 argv[15]=-kZ
> >efax: 48:05 argv[16]=-h
> >efax: 48:05 argv[17]=2009/12/15 08:48     1 XXX XXX XXXX      Ed Fix     p. %d/%d
> >efax: 48:05 argv[18]=-t
> >efax: 48:05 argv[19]=TXXXXXXXXXXX
> >efax: 48:05 argv[20]=/tmp/XX5Xtf.001
> >efax: 48:05 created text lock file /var/lock/LCK..ttyACM0
> >efax: 48:05 opened /dev/ttyACM0
> >efax: 48:05 command  "Q0V1"
> >efax: 48:05 waiting 2.0 s
> >efax: 48:05 .801 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:05 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:05 command  "Z"
> >efax: 48:05 waiting 5.0 s
> >efax: 48:06 .420 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:06 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:06 command  "&FE&D2S7=120"
> >efax: 48:06 waiting 5.0 s
> >efax: 48:06 .730 [AT&FE&D2S7=120<CR><CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:06 .730 [OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:06 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:06 command  "&C0"
> >efax: 48:06 waiting 5.0 s
> >efax: 48:06 .831 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:06 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:06 command  "M1L0"
> >efax: 48:06 waiting 5.0 s
> >efax: 48:06 .932 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:06 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:07 command  "E0"
> >efax: 48:07 waiting 5.0 s
> >efax: 48:07 .034 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:07 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:07 command  "I3"
> >efax: 48:07 waiting 5.0 s
> >efax: 48:07 .137 [<CR><LF>U.S. Robotics 56K FAX USB V1.1.0<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:07 .137 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:07 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:07 command  "+FCLASS=?"
> >efax: 48:07 waiting 5.0 s
> >efax: 48:07 .239 [<CR><LF>0,1<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:07 .239 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:07 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:07 command  "+FCLASS=1"
> >efax: 48:07 waiting 5.0 s
> >efax: 48:07 .341 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:07 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:07 using U.S. Robotics 56K FAX USB V1.1.0 in class 1
> >efax: 48:07 command  "+FRM=?"
> >efax: 48:07 waiting 5.0 s
> >efax: 48:07 .444 [<CR><LF>3,24,48,72,73,74,96,97,98,121,122,145,146<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:07 .444 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:07 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:07 command  "A"
> >efax: 48:07 waiting 120.0 s
> >efax: 48:13 .471 [<CR><LF>CONNECT<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:13 response "CONNECT"
> >efax: 48:13 fax call answered
> >efax: 48:13 sent 23 bytes:
> >efax: 48:13  ff c0 02 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04
> >efax: 48:13  04 04 04 04 04 04 04
> >efax: 48:13 sent CSI - answering ID
> >efax: 48:13 waiting 13.6 s
> >efax: 48:13 .473 [<CR><LF>CONNECT<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:13 response "CONNECT"
> >efax: 48:13 sent 6 bytes: ff c8 01 00 76 1e
> >efax: 48:13 sent DIS - answering capabilities
> >efax: 48:13 waiting 13.6 s
> >efax: 48:14 .567 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:14 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:14 command  "+FRH=3"
> >efax: 48:14 waiting 3.0 s
> >efax: 48:17 waiting 2.0 s
> >efax: 48:17 .569 [<DLE><ETX><CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:17 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:17 command  "+FTH=3"
> >efax: 48:17 waiting 3.1 s
> >efax: 48:18 .373 [<CR><LF>CONNECT<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:18 response "CONNECT"
> >efax: 48:18 sent 23 bytes:
> >efax: 48:18  ff c0 02 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04
> >efax: 48:18  04 04 04 04 04 04 04
> >efax: 48:18 sent CSI - answering ID
> >efax: 48:18 waiting 13.6 s
> >efax: 48:18 .375 [<CR><LF>CONNECT<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:18 response "CONNECT"
> >efax: 48:18 sent 6 bytes: ff c8 01 00 76 1e
> >efax: 48:18 sent DIS - answering capabilities
> >efax: 48:18 waiting 13.6 s
> >efax: 48:19 .469 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:19 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:19 command  "+FRH=3"
> >efax: 48:19 waiting 3.0 s
> >efax: 48:22 waiting 2.0 s
> >efax: 48:22 .471 [<DLE><ETX><CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:22 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:22 command  "+FTH=3"
> >efax: 48:22 waiting 3.1 s
> >efax: 48:23 .275 [<CR><LF>CONNECT<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:23 response "CONNECT"
> >efax: 48:23 sent 23 bytes:
> >efax: 48:23  ff c0 02 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04
> >efax: 48:23  04 04 04 04 04 04 04
> >efax: 48:23 sent CSI - answering ID
> >efax: 48:23 waiting 13.6 s
> >efax: 48:23 .277 [<CR><LF>CONNECT<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:23 response "CONNECT"
> >efax: 48:23 sent 6 bytes: ff c8 01 00 76 1e
> >efax: 48:23 sent DIS - answering capabilities
> >efax: 48:23 waiting 13.6 s
> >efax: 48:24 .371 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:24 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:24 command  "+FRH=3"
> >efax: 48:24 waiting 3.0 s
> >efax: 48:27 waiting 2.0 s
> >efax: 48:27 .373 [<DLE><ETX><CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:27 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:27 command  "+FTH=3"
> >efax: 48:27 waiting 3.1 s
> >efax: 48:28 .177 [<CR><LF>CONNECT<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:28 response "CONNECT"
> >efax: 48:28 sent 23 bytes:
> >efax: 48:28  ff c0 02 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04
> >efax: 48:28  04 04 04 04 04 04 04
> >efax: 48:28 sent CSI - answering ID
> >efax: 48:28 waiting 13.6 s
> >efax: 48:28 .179 [<CR><LF>CONNECT<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:28 response "CONNECT"
> >efax: 48:28 sent 6 bytes: ff c8 01 00 76 1e
> >efax: 48:28 sent DIS - answering capabilities
> >efax: 48:28 waiting 13.6 s
> >efax: 48:29 .273 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:29 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:29 command  "+FRH=3"
> >efax: 48:29 waiting 3.0 s
> >efax: 48:32 waiting 2.0 s
> >efax: 48:32 .274 [<DLE><ETX><CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:32 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:32 command  "+FTH=3"
> >efax: 48:32 waiting 3.1 s
> >efax: 48:33 .079 [<CR><LF>CONNECT<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:33 response "CONNECT"
> >efax: 48:33 sent 23 bytes:
> >efax: 48:33  ff c0 02 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04
> >efax: 48:33  04 04 04 04 04 04 04
> >efax: 48:33 sent CSI - answering ID
> >efax: 48:33 waiting 13.6 s
> >efax: 48:33 .081 [<CR><LF>CONNECT<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:33 response "CONNECT"
> >efax: 48:33 sent 6 bytes: ff c8 01 00 76 1e
> >efax: 48:33 sent DIS - answering capabilities
> >efax: 48:33 waiting 13.6 s
> >efax: 48:34 .174 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:34 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:34 command  "+FRH=3"
> >efax: 48:34 waiting 3.0 s
> >efax: 48:34 .765 [<CR><LF>CONNECT<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:34 response "CONNECT"
> >efax: 48:35 waiting 2.0 s
> >efax: 48:35 .615 [<CR><LF>NO CARRIER<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:35 response "NO CARRIER"
> >efax: 48:35 Warning: frame error
> >efax: 48:35 Error: no command/response from remote
> >efax: 48:35 command  "+FTH=3"
> >efax: 48:35 waiting 3.1 s
> >efax: 48:36 .420 [<CR><LF>CONNECT<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:36 response "CONNECT"
> >efax: 48:36 sent 3 bytes: ff c8 5f
> >efax: 48:36 sent DCN - disconnect
> >efax: 48:36 waiting 13.6 s
> >efax: 48:36 .739 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:36 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:36 command  "H"
> >efax: 48:36 waiting 5.0 s
> >efax: 48:37 .464 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:37 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:37 command  "Q0V1"
> >efax: 48:37 waiting 2.0 s
> >efax: 48:37 .565 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:37 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:37 command  "H"
> >efax: 48:37 waiting 5.0 s
> >efax: 48:37 .872 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
> >efax: 48:37 response "OK"
> >efax: 48:37 read HDB pid 16848 [     16848<LF>] from /var/lock/LCK..ttyACM0 (our pid)
> >efax: 48:37 removed lock file /var/lock/LCK..ttyACM0
> >efax: 48:37 done, returning 3 (invalid modem response)
> 
>

/usr/bin/efax: Tue Dec 15 14:46:12 2009 efax v 0.9 Copyright 1999 Ed Casas
efax: 46:12 compiled Sep 26 2009 13:50:27
efax: 46:12 TIFF version 4.2 file (little-endian)
efax: 46:12 TIFF directory at 8 with 20 tags, last image.
efax: 46:12 page 1 : /tmp/KZNc4g.001 + 338 : 1728x2156 @ 204x196 dpi TIFF/FAX
efax: 46:12 argv[0]=/usr/bin/efax
efax: 46:12 argv[1]=-v
efax: 46:12 argv[2]=ewin
efax: 46:12 argv[3]=-v
efax: 46:12 argv[4]=chewmainrxtf
efax: 46:12 argv[5]=-d/dev/ttyACM0
efax: 46:12 argv[6]=-x
efax: 46:12 argv[7]=/var/lock/LCK..ttyACM0
efax: 46:12 argv[8]=-iZ
efax: 46:12 argv[9]=-i&FE&D2S7=120
efax: 46:12 argv[10]=-i&C0
efax: 46:12 argv[11]=-iM1L0
efax: 46:12 argv[12]=-j+FBO=0
efax: 46:12 argv[13]=-l
efax: 46:12 argv[14]=1 937 431 8572
efax: 46:12 argv[15]=-kZ
efax: 46:12 argv[16]=-h
efax: 46:12 argv[17]=2009/12/15 14:46     1 937 431 8572      Ed Fix     p. %d/%d
efax: 46:12 argv[18]=-t
efax: 46:12 argv[19]=T19378847798
efax: 46:12 argv[20]=/tmp/KZNc4g.001
efax: 46:12 created text lock file /var/lock/LCK..ttyACM0
efax: 46:12 opened /dev/ttyACM0
efax: 46:12 command  "Q0V1"
efax: 46:12 waiting 2.0 s
efax: 46:12 .821 [ATQ0V1<CR><CR><LF>]
efax: 46:12 .821 [OK<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:12 response "OK"
efax: 46:12 command  "Z"
efax: 46:12 waiting 5.0 s
efax: 46:13 .439 [ATZ<CR><CR><LF>]
efax: 46:13 .439 [OK<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:13 response "OK"
efax: 46:13 command  "&FE&D2S7=120"
efax: 46:13 waiting 5.0 s
efax: 46:13 .749 [AT&FE&D2S7=120<CR><CR><LF>]
efax: 46:13 .749 [OK<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:13 response "OK"
efax: 46:13 command  "&C0"
efax: 46:13 waiting 5.0 s19378847798
efax: 46:13 .850 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:13 response "OK"
efax: 46:13 command  "M1L0"
efax: 46:13 waiting 5.0 s
efax: 46:13 .951 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:13 response "OK"
efax: 46:14 command  "E0"
efax: 46:14 waiting 5.0 s
efax: 46:14 .051 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:14 response "OK"
efax: 46:14 command  "I3"
efax: 46:14 waiting 5.0 s
efax: 46:14 .154 [<CR><LF>U.S. Robotics 56K FAX USB V1.1.0<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:14 .154 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:14 response "OK"
efax: 46:14 command  "+FCLASS=?"
efax: 46:14 waiting 5.0 s
efax: 46:14 .256 [<CR><LF>0,1<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:14 .256 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:14 response "OK"
efax: 46:14 command  "+FCLASS=1"
efax: 46:14 waiting 5.0 s
efax: 46:14 .357 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:14 response "OK"
efax: 46:14 using U.S. Robotics 56K FAX USB V1.1.0 in class 1
efax: 46:14 command  "+FTM=?"
efax: 46:14 waiting 5.0 s
efax: 46:14 .460 [<CR><LF>3,24,48,72,73,74,96,97,98,121,122,145,146<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:14 .460 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:14 response "OK"
efax: 46:14 command  "+FBO=0"
efax: 46:14 waiting 5.0 s
efax: 46:14 .561 [<CR><LF>ERROR<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:14 response "ERROR"
efax: 46:14 Error: modem command (+FBO=0) failed
efax: 46:14 failed -> /tmp/KZNc4g.001
efax: 46:14 command  "Q0V1"
efax: 46:14 waiting 2.0 s
efax: 46:14 .661 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:14 response "OK"
efax: 46:14 command  "Z"
efax: 46:14 waiting 5.0 s
efax: 46:15 .280 [<CR><LF>OK<CR><LF>]
efax: 46:15 response "OK"
efax: 46:15 read HDB pid 26436 [     26436<LF>] from /var/lock/LCK..ttyACM0 (our pid)
efax: 46:15 removed lock file /var/lock/LCK..ttyACM0
efax: 46:15 done, returning 3 (invalid modem response)

References:
- [Fwd: Re: [efax-users] faxmodem not communicating]
  - From: Ed Fix

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