Solution: Make a copy to check the quality of the printout. If the printout is too light, you can darken it by adjusting the Lighter / Darker setting when sending the fax.
To change the Lighter / Darker setting from the control panel
1.Load your originals print side up into the document feeder tray. If you are sending a
NOTE: If you are sending a
2.In the Fax area, press Menu.
The Enter Number prompt appears.
3.Enter the fax number by using the keypad, press Speed Dial or a
4.In the Fax area, press Menu repeatedly until Lighter / Darker appears.
5.Press to lighten the fax or press to darken it, and then press OK. The indicator moves to the left or right as you press an arrow button.
6.Press Start Fax Black.
•If the device detects an original loaded in the automatic document feeder, the HP
•If the device does not detect an original loaded in the automatic document feeder, the Fax from glass? prompt appears. Make sure your original is loaded on the glass, and then press 1 to select Yes.
Parts of a fax I sent are cut off
Cause: The fax is larger than letter or A4 paper.
Solution: Some fax machines cannot accept faxes larger than letter or A4 paper. Make sure the receiving fax machine can accept the paper size you are using. If not, ask the recipient if the receiving fax machine has a fit to page setting they can use to reduce the incoming fax to fit standard paper size such as letter or A4.
The fax I sent was blank when it was received
Cause: The original was not loaded or was loaded incorrectly.
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