HP C4344 manual Fax setup troubleshooting, Product is having problems sending and receiving faxes

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For more information on setting up the product and connecting it to your computer, see the Setup Guide that came with the product.

Cause: There was some communication problem between the product and the computer.

Fax setup troubleshooting

This section contains fax setup troubleshooting information for the HP All-in-One. If the HP All-in- One is not set up properly for faxing, you might experience problems when sending faxes, receiving faxes, or both.

The product is having problems sending and receiving faxes

Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.

Solution 1: Make sure you set up the product as described in the printed documentation

Solution: Follow the instructions in your printed documentation to set up the product properly for faxing, based on the equipment and services you have on the same phone line as the product. Then, run a fax test to check the status of the product and to make sure you set it up properly. The product prints a report with the results of the test. If the test fails, review the report for information on how to fix the problem.

Cause: The product was not set up properly for faxing. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

Troubleshooting and support

Solution 2: Turn on the product

Solution: Look at the display on the product. If the display is blank and the On light is not lit, the product is turned off. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to the product and plugged into a power outlet. Press the On button to turn on the product.

Cause: The product was turned off.

If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

Solution 3: Make sure you are using the correct type of phone cord

Solution

NOTE: This possible solution applies only in the countries/regions that receive a 2-wire phone cord in the box with the product, including: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

This special 2-wire phone cord is different from the more common 4-wire phone cords you might already have in your office. Check the end of the cord and compare it to the two types of cords shown below.

Fax setup troubleshooting

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Contents Basics Guide Hewlett-Packard Company notices Contents HP All-in-One at a glance HP All-in-One overviewHP All-in-One overview Control panel buttonsFind more information Onscreen Help Setup GuideCountries/regions with a parallel-type phone system Set up the HP All-in-One for faxingChoose the correct fax setup for your home or office Select your fax setup case Not applicable Back view of the HP All-in-One Case a Separate fax line no voice calls receivedTo set up the product with a separate fax line Case B Set up the HP All-in-One with DSLTo set up the product with DSL To set up the product with a distinctive ring service Case D Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same lineCase E Shared voice/fax line To set up the product with a shared voice/fax lineDo one of the following, depending on your phone system Case F Shared voice/fax line with voice mailTo set up the product with a computer dial-up modem To set up the product with voice mailCase H Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem Fax setup Case I Shared voice/fax line with answering machine Fax setup Back view of the HP All-in-One Fax setup 10 Back view of the HP All-in-One Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ringing Change settings on the HP All-in-One to receive faxesChoose the recommended answer setting for your setup To set the Auto Answer settingTo set a fax header from the control panel Test your fax setupTo test your fax setup from the control panel Set the fax headerFax setup To load an original on the glass Load originals and load paperTo load small-size photo paper in the input tray Print 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photos Avoid paper jamsTo print one or more 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photos XD-Picture Card Scan an imageTo make a copy from the control panel Make a copySend a basic fax To scan to a computerIf you do not have another page to fax Receive a faxTo send a basic fax from the control panel If you have another page to faxTo receive a fax manually Replace the print cartridgesTo replace the print cartridges Replace the print cartridges Close the print cartridge door To clean the glass Clean the HP All-in-OneClean the glass Clean the lid backingChapter Troubleshooting common setup issues Uninstall and reinstall the softwareTo uninstall and reinstall the software Product will not turn on Setup troubleshootingSolution 2 Reset the product SolutionSolution 4 Contact HP to replace the power supply Solution 3 Press the On button more slowlySolution 5 Contact HP support for service After setting up the product, it does not print Product is having problems sending and receiving faxes Fax setup troubleshootingSolution 2 Turn on the product Troubleshooting and support Solution 6 Make sure the telephone wall jack works properly Solution 5 Try removing the splitterSolution 7 Check the phone line for noise Troubleshooting and support Solution 14 Lower the fax speed Solution 13 Check for and resolve any error messagesSolution 3 Set the product to answer faxes manually Solution 2 Check the Auto Answer settingProduct cannot receive faxes, but can send faxes Solution Troubleshooting and support Solution 11 Check for error messages on the display Solution 10 Clear the memory of the productFax tones are recorded on my answering machine Solution 2 Set up the product to answer faxes automatically Product cannot send faxes, but can receive faxes Solution 2 Check the fax numberSolution 3 Dial the fax number more slowly Solution 4 Check the receiving fax machine for problemsFax Connected to Active Telephone Wall Jack test failed Fax Hardware Test failedTo plug the phone cord into the correct port Phone Cord Connected to Correct Port on Fax test failedUsing Correct Type of Phone Cord with Fax test failed Dial Tone Detection test failed Fax Line Condition test failedTo clear a paper jam from the rear door Clear paper jamsIf you have a problem, follow these steps Print cartridge troubleshootingSupport process System requirements Product specificationsRegulatory notices HP product Duration of limited warranty Warranty$UJHQWLQD
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