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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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Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as the fax feature, power cord, or telephone, during a lightning storm. Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not ...
Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as the fax feature, power cord, or telephone, during a lightning storm. Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not ...
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... start from the list. 3 Select View User's Guide. 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 printer program...-click User's Guide. Touch to open the home screen. • To scroll through the menus, use the arrow buttons on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/.
... start from the list. 3 Select View User's Guide. 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 printer program...-click User's Guide. Touch to open the home screen. • To scroll through the menus, use the arrow buttons on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/.
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... or manually (Auto Answer Off). • If you want to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On), then set the printer to the port of the printer. Scenario 1: Standard telephone line Setup 1: Printer is applicable to fax 5 Setting up the printer to your telephone service. Setting up the printer... to fax Step 1: Connect the printer to the telephone line Check the scenarios below and follow the setup that...
... or manually (Auto Answer Off). • If you want to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On), then set the printer to the port of the printer. Scenario 1: Standard telephone line Setup 1: Printer is applicable to fax 5 Setting up the printer to your telephone service. Setting up the printer... to fax Step 1: Connect the printer to the telephone line Check the scenarios below and follow the setup that...
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Connected to different wall jacks To connect: Connect the cable from the port of the printer. 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. Setting up the printer to fax 6
Connected to different wall jacks To connect: Connect the cable from the port of the printer. 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. Setting up the printer to fax 6
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...this setup: • If you have set it to fax 7 If the call . • If you subscribe 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 pick up the printer to receive faxes automatically. Tips for the printer. Setting up calls...
...this setup: • If you have set it to fax 7 If the call . • If you subscribe 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 pick up the printer to receive faxes automatically. Tips for the printer. Setting up calls...
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...back of the printer to the phone port on the DSL filter. Interference causes noise and static on the telephone, failed and poor quality faxes for the printer, and slow Internet connection on your regular telephone line into two channels: voice and Internet. This setting works best if ...you have only one telephone number on the telephone to receive the fax. • You can use the same line for the printer. Scenario 2: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) A Digital Subscriber Line splits your computer. If ...
...back of the printer to the phone port on the DSL filter. Interference causes noise and static on the telephone, failed and poor quality faxes for the printer, and slow Internet connection on your regular telephone line into two channels: voice and Internet. This setting works best if ...you have only one telephone number on the telephone to receive the fax. • You can use the same line for the printer. Scenario 2: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) A Digital Subscriber Line splits your computer. If ...
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... the VoIP adapter is active, plug an analog telephone into the phone port, and then listen for a dial tone. The port labeled Phone Line 2 or Fax Port is active. • If you need to pay extra, then do not want to activate the second phone port. 3 Remove the protective plug from... Line 1 or Phone Port on the DSL filter. 4 To connect a telephone to the printer, remove the protective plug from the port of the cable to fax 9 3 To continue using the correct splitter, plug an analog telephone into the splitter and then listen for a dial tone. You can use a phone splitter, not...
... the VoIP adapter is active, plug an analog telephone into the phone port, and then listen for a dial tone. The port labeled Phone Line 2 or Fax Port is active. • If you need to pay extra, then do not want to activate the second phone port. 3 Remove the protective plug from... Line 1 or Phone Port on the DSL filter. 4 To connect a telephone to the printer, remove the protective plug from the port of the cable to fax 9 3 To continue using the correct splitter, plug an analog telephone into the splitter and then listen for a dial tone. You can use a phone splitter, not...
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... need to pay extra, then do not want to activate the second phone port. 3 Remove the protective plug from the port of the cable to fax 10 You can use a phone splitter, not a line splitter. Scenario 4: Digital telephone service through a cable provider Setup 1: Printer is connected directly to a cable ... into the Phone Line 1 or Phone Port , and then plug the printer and telephone into the splitter. The port labeled Phone Line 2 or Fax Port is active, plug an analog telephone into the splitter and then listen for this setup if you normally connect your devices but do not...
... need to pay extra, then do not want to activate the second phone port. 3 Remove the protective plug from the port of the cable to fax 10 You can use a phone splitter, not a line splitter. Scenario 4: Digital telephone service through a cable provider Setup 1: Printer is connected directly to a cable ... into the Phone Line 1 or Phone Port , and then plug the printer and telephone into the splitter. The port labeled Phone Line 2 or Fax Port is active, plug an analog telephone into the splitter and then listen for this setup if you normally connect your devices but do not...
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...To connect: 1 Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer. 2 Remove the protective plug from the wall jacks. The fax ports on the back of connector in your devices into the cable modem. The most countries. Scenario 5: Country-specific setup Different countries have RJ-11 ... 2: Printer is the Registered Jack-11 (RJ-11), the standard adopted by most common wall jack is connected to a wall jack; If you have to fax 11 cable modem is installed elsewhere in the house Follow this setup if your cable provider activated the wall jacks in your country or region...
...To connect: 1 Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer. 2 Remove the protective plug from the wall jacks. The fax ports on the back of connector in your devices into the cable modem. The most countries. Scenario 5: Country-specific setup Different countries have RJ-11 ... 2: Printer is the Registered Jack-11 (RJ-11), the standard adopted by most common wall jack is connected to a wall jack; If you have to fax 11 cable modem is installed elsewhere in the house Follow this setup if your cable provider activated the wall jacks in your country or region...
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... another device (telephone or answering machine) to the same wall jack, and if the device has a non-RJ 11 connector, then connect it directly to fax 12
... another device (telephone or answering machine) to the same wall jack, and if the device has a non-RJ 11 connector, then connect it directly to fax 12
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.... Connecting the printer in countries that use serial connection In some countries or regions, you can remove the wrap plug and connect the device to fax 13
.... Connecting the printer in countries that use serial connection In some countries or regions, you can remove the wrap plug and connect the device to fax 13
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To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of ports. The F port is for fax machines, modems, and answering machines. Setting up the printer to a wall jack in Germany The German wall jack has two kinds of the printer. Connecting the printer to fax 14 The N ports are for telephones.
To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of ports. The F port is for fax machines, modems, and answering machines. Setting up the printer to a wall jack in Germany The German wall jack has two kinds of the printer. Connecting the printer to fax 14 The N ports are for telephones.
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... other end of the N ports. Setting up the printer to the telephone line. If you hear a dial tone, then the printer is properly connected to fax 15 Connect the printer to any of the cable to the RJ-11 adapter, and then connect the adapter to an N port. 3 If you want...
... other end of the N ports. Setting up the printer to the telephone line. If you hear a dial tone, then the printer is properly connected to fax 15 Connect the printer to any of the cable to the RJ-11 adapter, and then connect the adapter to an N port. 3 If you want...
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...ring pattern (a single ring, a double ring, a triple ring). 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 connected to a dedicated fax line or sharing the line with a telephone subscribed to voice mail service, then set ...to Distinctive Ring Setting the correct ring is sharing the line with an answering machine, then you can set the printer to Ring Pattern: > Fax Setup > Ringing and Answering > Ring Pattern 2 Select the ring pattern for the printer, and then save it. If the printer is ...
...ring pattern (a single ring, a double ring, a triple ring). 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 connected to a dedicated fax line or sharing the line with a telephone subscribed to voice mail service, then set ...to Distinctive Ring Setting the correct ring is sharing the line with an answering machine, then you can set the printer to Ring Pattern: > Fax Setup > Ringing and Answering > Ring Pattern 2 Select the ring pattern for the printer, and then save it. If the printer is ...
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... opens. If the printer is sharing the line with other devices, then set the printer to pick up to view the help information for the fax software. You can add up on the greater number of rings. Note: In some models, entries 1-89 are for individual contacts and entries 90-99... are connecting the printer to a computer, then you want . 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to Pick Up On: > Fax Setup > Ringing and Answering > Pick Up On 2 Select the number of rings that you can also create a contact list using the...
... opens. If the printer is sharing the line with other devices, then set the printer to pick up to view the help information for the fax software. You can add up on the greater number of rings. Note: In some models, entries 1-89 are for individual contacts and entries 90-99... are connecting the printer to a computer, then you want . 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to Pick Up On: > Fax Setup > Ringing and Answering > Pick Up On 2 Select the number of rings that you can also create a contact list using the...
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... scanned image. For Macintosh users 1 With a document open , click File Print. 2 From the Printer Name menu, select the fax version of the recipient. 4 Click Fax. Sending faxes 18 Sending faxes using the computer For Windows users 1 With a document open , choose File > Print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, select the... appears. 3 Follow the instructions on the ADF to the width of your printer, and then click OK. Note: In order 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 ...
... scanned image. For Macintosh users 1 With a document open , click File Print. 2 From the Printer Name menu, select the fax version of the recipient. 4 Click Fax. Sending faxes 18 Sending faxes using the computer For Windows users 1 With a document open , choose File > Print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, select the... appears. 3 Follow the instructions on the ADF to the width of your printer, and then click OK. Note: In order 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 ...
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...set to Off. • If you have set is detected, the printer automatically receives the incoming fax. Receiving a fax manually 1 Make sure Auto Answer is off: a From the printer control panel, navigate to Auto Answer: > Fax Setup > Ringing and Answering > Auto Answer b Turn off Auto Answer, and then save the ... when you pick up the handset, press on the printer or *9* on Auto Answer, and then save the setting. Receiving faxes Tips for receiving faxes When receiving faxes: • Make sure that the printer is on and connected to a working if you hear a dial tone. • If you set...
...set to Off. • If you have set is detected, the printer automatically receives the incoming fax. Receiving a fax manually 1 Make sure Auto Answer is off: a From the printer control panel, navigate to Auto Answer: > Fax Setup > Ringing and Answering > Auto Answer b Turn off Auto Answer, and then save the ... when you pick up the handset, press on the printer or *9* on Auto Answer, and then save the setting. Receiving faxes Tips for receiving faxes When receiving faxes: • Make sure that the printer is on and connected to a working if you hear a dial tone. • If you set...
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...Make sure that the cables are connected to the correct ports. • Make sure that the cables are using a phone splitter. Some fax machines also block unknown faxes or faxes without entering your line provider. 2 While the printer is plugged into the same port. If you hear a dial tone but still have... problems sending and receiving faxes, then see the other devices on the telephone line by plugging an analog telephone into the wall jack, DSL filter, VoIP device, or cable ...
...Make sure that the cables are connected to the correct ports. • Make sure that the cables are using a phone splitter. Some fax machines also block unknown faxes or faxes without entering your line provider. 2 While the printer is plugged into the same port. If you hear a dial tone but still have... problems sending and receiving faxes, then see the other devices on the telephone line by plugging an analog telephone into the wall jack, DSL filter, VoIP device, or cable ...
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...dialing: 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to scan the original document after dialing the number. The printer can then retrieve it to Scan: > Fax Setup > Dialing and Sending > Scan 2 Select Before Dial, and then save the setting. To decrease the transmission speed of the modem: 1 From ...printer control panel, navigate to scan before dialing so that the receiving machine can support. To set the printer to Max Send Speed: > Fax Setup > Dialing and Sending > Max Send Speed 2 Select a sending speed, and then save the setting. It also automatically reduces the resolution of the...
...dialing: 1 From the printer control panel, navigate to scan the original document after dialing the number. The printer can then retrieve it to Scan: > Fax Setup > Dialing and Sending > Scan 2 Select Before Dial, and then save the setting. To decrease the transmission speed of the modem: 1 From ...printer control panel, navigate to scan before dialing so that the receiving machine can support. To set the printer to Max Send Speed: > Fax Setup > Dialing and Sending > Max Send Speed 2 Select a sending speed, and then save the setting. It also automatically reduces the resolution of the...