HP Pro 8500A Premium - A910n manual Printer cannot send faxes, but can receive faxes Solution

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If the printer shares the same phone line with other types of phone equipment, such as an answering machine, a computer dial-up modem, or a multi-port switch box, the fax signal level might be reduced. The signal level can also be reduced if you use a splitter or connect extra cables to extend the length of your phone. A reduced fax signal can cause problems during fax reception. To find out if other equipment is causing a problem, disconnect everything except the printer from the phone line, and then try to receive a fax. If you can receive faxes successfully without the other equipment, one or more pieces of the other equipment is causing problems; try adding them back one at a time and receiving a fax each time, until you identify which equipment is causing the problem.

If you have a special ring pattern for your fax phone number (using a distinctive ring service through your telephone company), make sure that the Distinctive Ring feature on the printer is set to match. For more information, see Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring.

The printer cannot send faxes, but can receive faxes

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The printer might be dialing too fast or too soon. You might need to insert some pauses in the number sequence. For example, if you need to access an outside line before dialing the phone number, insert a pause following the access number. If your number is 95555555, and 9 accesses an outside line, you might insert pauses as follows: 9-555-5555. To enter a pause in the fax number you are typing, touch the Space (#) button repeatedly, until a dash (-) appears on the display.

You can also send the fax using monitor dialing. This enables you to listen to the phone line as you dial. You can set the pace of your dialing and respond to prompts as you dial. For more information, see Send a fax using monitor dialing.

The number you entered when sending the fax is not in the proper format or the receiving fax machine is having problems. To check this, try calling the fax number from a telephone and listen for fax tones. If you cannot hear fax tones, the receiving fax machine might not be turned on or connected, or a voice mail service could be interfering with the recipient's phone line. You can also ask the recipient to check the receiving fax machine for any problems.

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Contents Officejet PRO 8500A Page HP Officejet Pro 8500A A910 e-All-in-One series Hewlett-Packard Company notices Safety informationAccessibility Copyright informationContents Copy HP Digital SolutionsScan Fax Work with ink cartridges Solve a problemWeb Contents Solve copy problems Technical information HP supplies and accessories Printer management tools Additional fax setupNetwork setup Embedded Web server Mobility AccessibilityGet started VisualFront view Eco-TipsUnderstand the printer parts Printing supplies area Overview of buttons and lights Use the printer control panelBack view Label HP Officejet Pro 8500A A910a-fHP OfficeJet Pro 8500A A910g-z Icon Purpose Control-panel display iconsIcon Purpose Finding the printer model number Change printer settingsRecommended papers for printing and copying Select print mediaHP Everyday Photo Paper Recommended papers for photo printingHP Advanced Photo Paper HP Photo Value Packs Tips for selecting and using mediaLoad an original on the scanner glass To load an original in the document feeder tray Load an original in the automatic document feeder ADFTo load an original on the scanner glass To load media Load mediaLoad standard-size media To load envelopes Load envelopesTo load cards and photo paper Load cards and photo paperTo load transparencies Load transparenciesLoad custom-size media To insert a memory card Insert a memory deviceTo connect a storage device Install the accessoriesTo install Tray Install the duplexerInstall Tray To install the duplexerMaintain the printer Turn on accessories in the printer driverClean the scanner glass Clean the automatic document feeder Clean the exteriorTurn the printer off To clean the rollers or separator padPrint documents PrintPrint brochures Windows Print brochuresPrint documents Windows Print documents Mac OSQuality Normal or Best Print on envelopesPrint brochures Mac OS Print on envelopes WindowsPrint photos on photo paper Windows Print photosPrint on envelopes Mac OS To print selected photos Print photos on photo paper Mac OSPrint photos from a memory device Quality Best or Maximum dpiPrint Dpof photos To print camera-selected photos using the Dpof standardPrint on special or custom-size paper Mac OS Set up custom sizes Mac OSPrint on special and custom-size paper Print borderless documentsBorderless Printing option, click Print Borderless Print borderless documents WindowsPrint borderless documents Mac OS Perform two-sided printing Windows HP ePrintPrint on both sides duplexing Chapter Scan to a computer ScanScan an original Touch Start Scan Scan using WebscanScan to a memory card Make sure the document is loaded correctly To scan using WebscanMake sure the scanner glass or ADF window is clean Scanning documents as editable textHP Digital Fax HP Digital SolutionsWhat are HP Digital Solutions? HP Direct Digital FilingRequirements For Scan to E-mail, Fax to E-mail Set up the HP Digital SolutionsSet up HP Direct Digital Filing Embedded Web server EWS Set Up Scan to Network FolderWindows Mac OSSet the Outgoing E-mail Profiles Set Up Scan to E-mailConfigure other e-mail options Set up the outgoing e-mail profilesOn the Scan tab, click E-mail Address Book Set Up HP Digital Fax Use Scan to E-mail Use the HP Digital SolutionsUse HP Scan to Network Folder Use HP Digital Fax To copy documents Change copy settingsCopy Copy documentsTo change copy settings for a single job Send a standard fax FaxSend a fax To send a standard fax from the printer control panel Send a standard fax from the computerTo send a fax manually from an extension phone Send a fax manually from a phoneSend a fax from memory Send a fax using monitor dialingTo schedule a fax from the printer control panel Schedule a fax to send laterTo send a fax from memory Touch Start FaxSend a fax to multiple recipients Send a fax in Error Correction ModeTo receive a fax manually Receive a faxReceive a fax manually Off Set up backup faxTo set backup fax from the printer control panel On Error OnlyTo reprint faxes in memory from the printer control panel Reprint received faxes from memoryPoll to receive a fax Forward faxes to another numberTo forward faxes from the printer control panel Set the paper size for received faxesSet automatic reduction for incoming faxes Block unwanted fax numbers Receive faxes to your computer Fax to PC and Fax to Mac To modify settings from the printer’s control panel To set up Fax to PC WindowsTo set up Fax to Mac Mac OS Modify Fax to PC or Fax to Mac settingsSet up and change speed-dial entries Set up speed-dial entriesTo change group speed-dial entries Set up and change group speed-dial entriesTo set up group speed-dial entries To change speed-dial entriesPrint a list of speed-dial entries Change fax settingsConfigure the fax header Delete speed-dial entriesChange the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring Set the answer mode Auto answerSet the number of rings before answering To set the dial type Set the dial typeTo change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring To set the redial options Set the redial optionsSet the fax speed Touch to select Tone Dialing or Pulse DialingTouch Fax Sound Volume Fax and digital phone servicesSet the fax sound volume To set the fax sound volumePrint fax confirmation reports Use reportsPrint fax error reports Print a Caller ID Report Print and view the fax logClear the fax log Print the details of the last fax transactionTo view the Call History HP Apps WebMarketsplash by HP Information on ink cartridges and the printheads Work with ink cartridgesRelated topics Check the estimated ink levelsReplace the ink cartridges To replace the ink cartridges Store printheads Store printing suppliesStore ink cartridges HP support Solve a problemIf you have a problem, follow these steps Before you call Obtain electronic supportHP support by phone Telephone support numbers Phone support period$OJ«ULH After the phone support period General troubleshooting tips and resourcesSolve printing problems Printer is not responding nothing prints Printer shuts down unexpectedlyAlignment fails Something on the page is missing or incorrect Printer takes a long time to printBlank or partial page printed Placement of the text or graphics is wrong Solve print quality problemsCheck the paper quality General print quality troubleshootingMeaningless characters print Check the printheads and ink cartridgesCheck the document file Check the print settingsInk is smearing Ink is not filling the text or graphics completelyPrintout shows bleeding colors Output is faded or dull coloredColors are printing as black and white Wrong colors are printingCheck the paper type Use a higher print quality settingCheck the graphics placement Colors do not line up correctlyText or graphics are streaked Printhead maintenanceTo check printhead health To print the print quality diagnosticTo align the printheads To calibrate the linefeed To clean the printheadsPrintheads To clean the printhead contacts manually Chapter To replace the printheads Chapter Solve print quality problems 107 Media is not coming out correctly Solve paper-feed problemsMedia is not supported for the printer or tray Media is not picked up from a trayNo copy came out Solve copy problemsSize is reduced Copies are blankDocuments are missing or faded Copy defects are apparent Copy quality is poorScanner did nothing Solve scan problemsPrinter prints half a page, then ejects the paper Paper mismatchCheck the originals Scan takes too longPart of the document did not scan or text is missing Text cannot be editedOriginal is a second-generation photo or picture Error messages appearScanned image quality is poor Reload document and then restart jobTake steps to improve the scan quality Image quality is better when printedScan defects are apparent Graphics look different from the originalSize is reduced Solve fax problemsFax test failed Fax Hardware Test failed Solution Back view of the printer Phone Cord Connected to Correct Port on Fax test failedSolve fax problems 119 Dial Tone Detection test failed Solution Display always shows Phone Off Hook Fax Line Condition test failed SolutionPrinter is having problems sending and receiving faxes Solve fax problems 123 Printer is having problems sending a manual fax Solution Printer cannot receive faxes, but can send faxes Solution Fax again Printer cannot send faxes, but can receive faxes Solution Color faxes do not print Fax tones are recorded on my answering machine SolutionPhone cord that came with my printer is not long enough To extend your phone cordComputer cannot receive faxes Fax to PC and Fax to Mac Solve problems using HP Web sites and servicesSolve problems using HP Web services Printer is not set up correctly on the network Solve HP Digital Solutions problemsSolve problems using HP Web sites Solving HP Direct Digital Filing problemsDisk is full Network folder has not been set up correctlyServer name cannot be found or resolved Sending large e-mail messages Solving HP Digital Fax problemsFilename prefix has not been set up correctly Incorrect date and time on faxes Error conditions are interfering with HP Digital FaxInternal memory is full Check the memory device Solve memory device problemsPrinter cannot read the memory device Check the memory device slot Solve wired Ethernet network problemsGeneral network troubleshooting Printer cannot read photos on the memory deviceRestart components of the wireless network Solve wireless problemsBasic wireless troubleshooting Make sure the wireless 802.11 light is turned onRun the Wireless Network Test Advanced wireless troubleshootingMake sure that the printer is connected to your network To check a wireless connectionNetwork Status Check to see if you can access the EWSTo access the EWS Make sure the printer is on the networkMake sure the printer is online and ready Add hardware addresses to a wireless access point WAP Configure your firewall to work with printers Ports are used for the following functions Printing Solve printer management problemsAdvanced firewall information Incoming UDP ports 137, 138, 161Check your Web browser Check your network setupEmbedded Web server cannot be opened Check the computerCheck the hardware connections Troubleshoot installation issuesHardware installation suggestions HP software installation suggestionsProblems connecting to a wired network Solve network problemsVerify installation preliminaries General network troubleshootingTo reset the printers network settings Understand the Self Test DiagnosticTo print the Self Test Diagnostic Understand the network configurationUnderstand the network configuration 149 Clear jams To clear a jam Clear paper jamsChapter To clear a paper jam in the automatic document feeder Avoid paper jamsTechnical information Warranty informationHP product Duration of limited warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statementInk cartridge warranty information Feature Capacity Printer specificationsPhysical specifications Product features and capacitiesOperating system compatibility Processor and memory specificationsSystem requirements Printer processorMedia specifications Network protocol specificationsEmbedded Web server specifications Envelopes Understand specifications for supported mediaUnderstand supported sizes Media size Tray Duplexer Standard media sizesOther media Media size Tray DuplexerCards Photo mediaDuplexer Paper 60 to 105 g/m2 Media Left Right Top Bottom Margin Tray Type Weight CapacitySet minimum margins Guidelines for printing on both sides of aFax specifications Print specificationsCopy specifications Electrical specifications Scan specificationsHP Web site specifications Environmental specificationsUSB flash drives Acoustic emission specificationsMemory device specifications Memory card specificationsRegulatory information Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan FCC statementNoise emission statement for Germany LED indicator statementGloss of housing of peripheral devices for Germany Appendix a Regulatory information 171 Regulatory information for wireless products Australia wired fax statementExposure to radio frequency radiation Appendix a Technical information Regulatory model number European Union regulatory noticeDeclaration of conformity Declaration of ConformityEnvironmental product stewardship program Απόρριψη άχρηστων συσκευών στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση Power consumption Third-party licenses Page Page Third-party licenses 183 Technical information Third-party licenses 185 Appendix a Page Ink cartridges and printheads HP supplies and accessoriesOrder printing supplies online SuppliesHP media Set up faxing parallel phone systems Additional fax setupUSA Select the correct fax setup for your home or officeOther equipment or services sharing your fax line Case a Separate fax line no voice calls received To set up the printer with a separate fax line Case B Set up the printer with DSLTo set up the printer with DSL To set up the printer 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 printer with a shared voice/fax lineCase F Shared voice/fax line with voice mail To set up the printer with voice mail Set up the printer with a computer dial-up modemTo set up the printer with a computer dial-up modem Set up the printer with a computer DSL/ADSL modem Example of a parallel splitter To set up the printer with a computer DSL/ADSL modemCase H Shared voice/fax line with computer modem Shared voice/fax with computer dial-up modemBack view of the printer Shared voice/fax with computer DSL/ADSL modem To set up the printer with a computer DSL/ADSL modem Case I Shared voice/fax line with answering machine Set up faxing parallel phone systems 207 Back view of the printer Page To set up the printer with a computer DSL/ADSL modem Set up faxing parallel phone systems 211 Back view of the printer Test fax setup Serial-type fax setupTo test fax setup via the printer control panel View and print network settings Network setupChange basic network settings Change advanced network settingsSet link speed View IP settingsChange IP settings Configure the printer’s firewall settingsCreating and using firewall rules Limit Touch Restore Network Defaults, and then select Yes Set up the printer for wireless communicationReset network settings Network name Ssid Understand 802.11 wireless network settingsCommunication mode Security settingsChange the connection method Test the wireless connectionGuidelines for ensuring wireless network security Other guidelines Uninstall and reinstall the HP softwareGuidelines for reducing interference on a wireless network To add hardware addresses to a WAPTo uninstall from a Macintosh computer, method To uninstall from a Windows computer, methodPage Embedded Web server Printer management toolsHP printer software Windows HP Utility Mac OSTo open the embedded Web server About cookiesHow do I? Printer disconnected Errors WindowsPrinthead problem Fax memory fullSolution 3 Clean the electrical contacts Cartridge ProblemSolution 1 Turn the printer off and on Solution 2 Install the printheads correctlyCartridge cradle cannot move Solution 2 Install the ink cartridges correctlySolution 3 Replace the ink cartridge Paper MismatchDocument failed to print Printer is out of paperPrinter Offline Printer PausedPreviously used ink cartridge installed Index Symbols/NumericsPage Page OCR Page Page Twain 240
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