Chapter 4
•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 print cartridges and load
3.Press Setup.
4.Press 6, then press 6 again.
This selects the Tools menu and then selects Run Fax Test.
The HP
5.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.
6.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 4, and then press 1.
This selects Basic Fax Setup and then selects Fax Header.
3.Enter your personal or company name, and then press OK.
4.Enter your fax number by using the numeric keypad, and then press OK.
Related topics
Text and symbols
Set up speed dialing
You can assign speed dial entries to fax numbers you use often. This lets you dial those numbers quickly by using the control panel.
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