Fax setup
Chapter 3
Test your fax setup
You can test your fax setup to check the status of the HP
●Tests the fax hardware
●Verifies the correct type of phone cord is connected to the HP
●Checks that the phone cord is plugged into the correct port
●Checks for a dial tone
●Checks for an active phone line
●Tests the status of your phone line connection
The HP
To test your fax setup from the control panel
1.Set up the HP
2.Insert the ink cartridges and load
3.Press Setup.
4.Press to highlight Tools, and then press OK.
5.Press to highlight Run Fax Test, and then press OK.
The HP
6.Review the report.
–If the test passes and you are still having problems faxing, check the fax settings listed in the report to verify the settings are correct. A blank or incorrect fax setting can cause problems faxing.
–If the test fails, review the report for more information on how to fix any problems found.
7.After you pick up the fax report from the HP
Set the fax header
The fax header prints your name and fax number on the top of every fax you send. HP recommends that you set up the fax header by using the software that you installed with the HP
Note In some countries/regions the fax header information is a legal requirement.
To set a default fax header from the control panel
1.Press Setup.
2.Press to highlight Basic Fax Setup and press OK.
3.Press to highlight Fax Header, and then press OK. The visual keyboard appears on the display.
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