
chapter 8
| problem | possible cause and solution | 
| My HP Fax does not | • The HP Fax may not be properly connected to a power | 
| power on. | supply. | 
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 | – Make sure the connection from the power outlet to the | 
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 | HP Fax is firmly connected. Plug the power cord into a | 
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 | grounded power outlet, surge protector, or power | 
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 | strip.and wait a few seconds for the HP Fax to power on | 
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 | – If the HP Fax is plugged in to a power strip, make sure the | 
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 | strip is turned on. | 
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 | – Test the power outlet to make sure it is working. | 
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 | – If you plugged the HP Fax into a switched outlet, make | 
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 | sure the switch is on. | 
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 | • The HP Fax might not respond if you press the On button too | 
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 | quickly. Press the On button once slowly. | 
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 | • If the HP Fax still does not turn on, it might have a mechanical | 
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 | failure. Unplug the HP Fax from the power outlet and contact | 
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 | HP. | 
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| The HP Fax does not | Check the print cartridge to make sure you have properly removed | 
| print satisfactorily. | its packaging. Being careful not to touch the  | 
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 | or ink nozzles, make sure you have gently pulled the pink tab to | 
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 | remove the plastic tape. | 
troubleshooting
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 | If you continue to have problems, see work with print cartridges on | 
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 | page 65. | 
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| I received a message | If either a paper jam or blocked carriage error message appears | 
| on the front panel | in the front panel display, there might be some packing material | 
| display about a paper | inside the HP Fax. Lift open the  | 
| jam or a blocked | expose the print cartridges and remove any packing material or | 
| carriage. | other items that do not belong there. | 
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