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... list...17 Sending faxes 18 Tips for sending faxes...18 Sending faxes using the printer control panel...18 Sending faxes using the computer...18 Receiving faxes 19 Tips for receiving faxes...19 Receiving faxes automatically...19 Receiving a fax manually...19 Troubleshooting 20 Fax troubleshooting checklist...20 Cannot send faxes...20 Cannot receive faxes...22 Cannot run the fax software...23 Notices 24...
... list...17 Sending faxes 18 Tips for sending faxes...18 Sending faxes using the printer control panel...18 Sending faxes using the computer...18 Receiving faxes 19 Tips for receiving faxes...19 Receiving faxes automatically...19 Receiving a fax manually...19 Troubleshooting 20 Fax troubleshooting checklist...20 Cannot send faxes...20 Cannot receive faxes...22 Cannot run the fax software...23 Notices 24...
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... electrical or cabling connections, such as furniture and walls. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not place or use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as the...
... electrical or cabling connections, such as furniture and walls. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not place or use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as the...
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...display. • To open menus Getting started Finding more information about the printer The Fax Getting Started Guide helps you set up a fax connection, perform basic faxing tasks, and troubleshoot faxing problems. For additional faxing information or other information about the printer, see the comprehensive User's Guide available in your...Touch to open the home screen. • To scroll through the menus, use the arrow buttons on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click User's Guide.
...display. • To open menus Getting started Finding more information about the printer The Fax Getting Started Guide helps you set up a fax connection, perform basic faxing tasks, and troubleshoot faxing problems. For additional faxing information or other information about the printer, see the comprehensive User's Guide available in your...Touch to open the home screen. • To scroll through the menus, use the arrow buttons on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click User's Guide.
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... To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of rings that you want to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On), then set the printer to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On) or manually (Auto Answer Off). • If you want. Scenario 1: Standard telephone line Setup ...1: Printer is applicable to fax 5 Tips for this setup: • You can set the printer to pick up the printer ...
... To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of rings that you want to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On), then set the printer to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On) or manually (Auto Answer Off). • If you want. Scenario 1: Standard telephone line Setup ...1: Printer is applicable to fax 5 Tips for this setup: • You can set the printer to pick up the printer ...
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Connected to different wall jacks To connect: Connect the cable from the port of the printer. Setting up the printer to fax 6 Setup 2: Printer is sharing the line with an answering machine Connected to the same telephone wall jack To connect: 1 Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer. 2 Remove the protective plug from the wall jack to the port of the printer, and then connect the answering machine to the port.
Connected to different wall jacks To connect: Connect the cable from the port of the printer. Setting up the printer to fax 6 Setup 2: Printer is sharing the line with an answering machine Connected to the same telephone wall jack To connect: 1 Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer. 2 Remove the protective plug from the wall jack to the port of the printer, and then connect the answering machine to the port.
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For example, if the answering machine picks up after the answering machine. Otherwise, the printer will not receive faxes even if you have only one telephone number on the line and takes over the call is sharing the line with a telephone subscribed to voice ... rings, then set the printer to the port. Setup 3: Printer is a fax, then the printer detects the fax signal on your line, then you need to set the printer to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On). • Set the printer to receive faxes automatically. This way, the answering machine picks up calls first and...
For example, if the answering machine picks up after the answering machine. Otherwise, the printer will not receive faxes even if you have only one telephone number on the line and takes over the call is sharing the line with a telephone subscribed to voice ... rings, then set the printer to the port. Setup 3: Printer is a fax, then the printer detects the fax signal on your line, then you need to set the printer to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On). • Set the printer to receive faxes automatically. This way, the answering machine picks up calls first and...
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... number on your line, then you subscribe to a distinctive ring service. This way, you are using voice mail more often than fax. Otherwise, the printer will not receive faxes even if you have set the printer to the phone port on the DSL filter. Scenario 2: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) A ... line port of the DSL filter to the wall jack. 2 Connect a telephone cable from the port on the back of the printer to receive faxes manually (Auto Answer Off). Tips for the printer, and slow Internet connection on your computer. Interference causes noise and static on the telephone, failed...
... number on your line, then you subscribe to a distinctive ring service. This way, you are using voice mail more often than fax. Otherwise, the printer will not receive faxes even if you have set the printer to the phone port on the DSL filter. Scenario 2: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) A ... line port of the DSL filter to the wall jack. 2 Connect a telephone cable from the port on the back of the printer to receive faxes manually (Auto Answer Off). Tips for the printer, and slow Internet connection on your computer. Interference causes noise and static on the telephone, failed...
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... the printer, remove the protective plug from the port of the printer and then connect the telephone to fax 9 Make sure you are using a computer for a dial tone. The port labeled Phone Line 2 or Fax Port is active. • If you want to pay extra to the port. Tips for a dial tone...
... the printer, remove the protective plug from the port of the printer and then connect the telephone to fax 9 Make sure you are using a computer for a dial tone. The port labeled Phone Line 2 or Fax Port is active. • If you want to pay extra to the port. Tips for a dial tone...
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... of the printer. 2 Connect the other end of the printer, and then connect the telephone to a cable modem. The port labeled Phone Line 2 or Fax Port is connected directly to pay extra to your devices but do not want to activate the second phone port. 3 Remove the protective plug from... the port of the cable to fax 10 Scenario 4: Digital telephone service through a cable provider Setup 1: Printer is not always active. Plug the phone splitter into the Phone Line 1 or Phone ...
... of the printer. 2 Connect the other end of the printer, and then connect the telephone to a cable modem. The port labeled Phone Line 2 or Fax Port is connected directly to pay extra to your devices but do not want to activate the second phone port. 3 Remove the protective plug from... the port of the cable to fax 10 Scenario 4: Digital telephone service through a cable provider Setup 1: Printer is not always active. Plug the phone splitter into the Phone Line 1 or Phone ...
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... adopted by most countries. Setup 2: Printer is connected to plug your devices into the cable modem. You need to an RJ-11 wall jack. The fax ports on the back of telephone wall jacks. Scenario 5: Country-specific setup Different countries have RJ-11 connectors. Your cable telephone service comes from the... have to a wall jack; To connect: 1 Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer, and then connect the telephone to fax 11 Setting up the printer to the port.
... adopted by most countries. Setup 2: Printer is connected to plug your devices into the cable modem. You need to an RJ-11 wall jack. The fax ports on the back of telephone wall jacks. Scenario 5: Country-specific setup Different countries have RJ-11 connectors. Your cable telephone service comes from the... have to a wall jack; To connect: 1 Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer, and then connect the telephone to fax 11 Setting up the printer to the port.
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... same wall jack, and if the device has a non-RJ 11 connector, then connect it directly to the wall jack. Setting up the printer to fax 12 Connecting the printer to a non-RJ-11 wall jack To connect: 1 Connect one end of a telephone cable to the port of the printer. 2 Connect...
... same wall jack, and if the device has a non-RJ 11 connector, then connect it directly to the wall jack. Setting up the printer to fax 12 Connecting the printer to a non-RJ-11 wall jack To connect: 1 Connect one end of a telephone cable to the port of the printer. 2 Connect...
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... the printer. This is on the telephone line. If the additional device (telephone or answering machine) has an RJ-11 connector, then you need to fax 13
... the printer. This is on the telephone line. If the additional device (telephone or answering machine) has an RJ-11 connector, then you need to fax 13
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Connecting the printer to fax 14 Setting up the printer to a wall jack in Germany The German wall jack has two kinds of the printer. The F port is for fax machines, modems, and answering machines. To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of ports. The N ports are for telephones.
Connecting the printer to fax 14 Setting up the printer to a wall jack in Germany The German wall jack has two kinds of the printer. The F port is for fax machines, modems, and answering machines. To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of ports. The N ports are for telephones.
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... A dial tone lets you hear a dial tone, then the telephone line and the wall jack are working or if the printer is properly connected to fax 15
... A dial tone lets you hear a dial tone, then the telephone line and the wall jack are working or if the printer is properly connected to fax 15
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... pattern (a single ring, a double ring, a triple ring). Assign one telephone line. Step 3: Set your fax name and fax number Your user information includes your name or your company name, your fax number (your fax number is your telephone number, unless you have multiple telephone numbers on one of the... following. If the printer is set the printer to Your Fax Name: > Fax Setup > Dialing and Sending > Your Fax Name 2 Enter your name or your company name, and then save the setting. 3 Select Your Fax Number. 4 Enter your fax number or your telephone number, and then save the setting....
... pattern (a single ring, a double ring, a triple ring). Assign one telephone line. Step 3: Set your fax name and fax number Your user information includes your name or your company name, your fax number (your fax number is your telephone number, unless you have multiple telephone numbers on one of the... following. If the printer is set the printer to Your Fax Name: > Fax Setup > Dialing and Sending > Your Fax Name 2 Enter your name or your company name, and then save the setting. 3 Select Your Fax Number. 4 Enter your fax number or your telephone number, and then save the setting....
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Note: In some models, entries 1-89 are for individual contacts and entries 90-99 are connecting the printer to view the help information for the fax software. For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Printer ...Home. 4 Click the Fax tab, and then click Edit contact list. The Contacts tab of the contact. If the printer is sharing the line with other devices, then set...
Note: In some models, entries 1-89 are for individual contacts and entries 90-99 are connecting the printer to view the help information for the fax software. For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Printer ...Home. 4 Click the Fax tab, and then click Edit contact list. The Contacts tab of the contact. If the printer is sharing the line with other devices, then set...
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...screen models, touch More options, and then select a color option. • For arrow button models, press the Color/Black button. 4 Press to see the fax options on the Print dialog, you hear a dial tone. • Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. •...; When using the computer For Windows users 1 With a document open , choose File > Print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, select the fax version of your printer, and then click OK. Sending faxes using the ADF, adjust the paper guide on the ADF to the width of your printer. The Send...
...screen models, touch More options, and then select a color option. • For arrow button models, press the Color/Black button. 4 Press to see the fax options on the Print dialog, you hear a dial tone. • Load an original document faceup into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass. •...; When using the computer For Windows users 1 With a document open , choose File > Print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, select the fax version of your printer, and then click OK. Sending faxes using the ADF, adjust the paper guide on the ADF to the width of your printer. The Send...
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...Ringing and Answering > Auto Answer b Turn off Auto Answer, and then save the setting. 2 When the telephone rings and you hear fax tones when you pick up incoming faxes: a Select Pick Up On. b Set the number of rings, and then save the setting. 2 Set the number of rings you... is on: a From the printer control panel, navigate to Auto Answer: > Fax Setup > Ringing and Answering > Auto Answer b Turn on Auto Answer, and then save the setting. Receiving faxes Tips for receiving faxes When receiving faxes: • Make sure that the ringer volume is detected, the printer automatically receives...
...Ringing and Answering > Auto Answer b Turn off Auto Answer, and then save the setting. 2 When the telephone rings and you hear fax tones when you pick up incoming faxes: a Select Pick Up On. b Set the number of rings, and then save the setting. 2 Set the number of rings you... is on: a From the printer control panel, navigate to Auto Answer: > Fax Setup > Ringing and Answering > Auto Answer b Turn on Auto Answer, and then save the setting. Receiving faxes Tips for receiving faxes When receiving faxes: • Make sure that the ringer volume is detected, the printer automatically receives...
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... IN THE PRINTER If you did not enter your user information during initial setup, then enter your fax name and fax number. Troubleshooting Fax troubleshooting checklist If you encounter problems sending and receiving faxes, then check the connection first: 1 Check for a dial tone on the line (if applicable)...sure that the printer is connected to a Digital Subscriber Line, then make sure that the printer and other topics in . Cannot send faxes If the "Fax troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the printer. If you are using a DSL filter ...
... IN THE PRINTER If you did not enter your user information during initial setup, then enter your fax name and fax number. Troubleshooting Fax troubleshooting checklist If you encounter problems sending and receiving faxes, then check the connection first: 1 Check for a dial tone on the line (if applicable)...sure that the printer is connected to a Digital Subscriber Line, then make sure that the printer and other topics in . Cannot send faxes If the "Fax troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the printer. If you are using a DSL filter ...
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... document after dialing the number. Set the printer to scan before dialing: 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to Auto Fax Convert: > Fax Setup > Dialing and Sending > Auto Fax Convert 2 Turn on error correction, and then save the setting. ENABLE ERROR CORRECTION Errors and blurs may be rejected by the... receiving fax machine. SET THE PRINTER TO SCAN THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT BEFORE DIALING THE NUMBER The printer does not automatically redial if you set the ...
... document after dialing the number. Set the printer to scan before dialing: 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to Auto Fax Convert: > Fax Setup > Dialing and Sending > Auto Fax Convert 2 Turn on error correction, and then save the setting. ENABLE ERROR CORRECTION Errors and blurs may be rejected by the... receiving fax machine. SET THE PRINTER TO SCAN THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT BEFORE DIALING THE NUMBER The printer does not automatically redial if you set the ...
