To set the number of rings before answering from the control panel
1.Press Setup.
2.Press 4, and then press 3.
This selects Basic Fax Setup and then selects Rings to Answer.
3.Enter the appropriate number of rings by using the keypad, or press or to change the number of rings.
4.Press OK to accept the setting.
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Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ringing
Many phone companies offer a distinctive ringing feature that allows you to have several phone numbers on one phone line. When you subscribe to this service, each number will have a different ring pattern. You can set up the HP
If you connect the HP
If you do not have a distinctive ring service, use the default ring pattern, which is All Rings.
To change the distinctive ring pattern from the control panel
1.Verify that the HP
2.Press Setup.
3.Press 5, and then press 1.
This selects Advanced Fax Setup and then selects Distinctive Ring.
4.Press to select an option, and then press OK.
When the phone rings with the ring pattern assigned to your fax line, the HP
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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
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