Chapter 1 Installation
Connecting the fax to your computer
The Multifunction Interface kit which comes with your fax machine allows you to use your fax as a printer and scanner, and lets you perform fax operations from your computer via the fax modem in your fax machine. Follow the steps below to connect the PC Interface box and cables.
Important:
Use only the provided interface cable and modular plug cable.
Modular plug cable
PC Interface |
box |
Interface cable
Computer
1 Make sure that your fax is unplugged and the power switch is turned off on your computer.
2 Insert the female end of the interface cable into the serial (RS232C) port on your computer. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver.
3 Insert the male end of the interface cable into the port on the PC Interface box. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver.
4 Insert one end of the modular plug cable into the jack on the PC Interface box, and the other end into the jack on your fax as shown (the ends of the cable are identical).
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