chapter 6
change the answer ring pattern (distinctive ringing)
Distinctive ringing is a feature offered by phone companies that allows several phone numbers to share the same line. Each number has a specific ring pattern. If you do not have this service, use the default ring pattern, which is All Rings.
If you connect your HP Officejet to a line with distinctive ringing, have your telephone company assign one ring pattern to voice calls and another to fax calls (double or triple rings are best for a fax number).
1Press Setup.
2Press 4, then press 2.
This selects the Advanced Fax Setup menu, then selects the Answer Ring Pattern option.
3Press 
to scroll through these options: All Rings, Single Rings, Double Rings, Triple Rings, and Double & Triple.
4When the ring pattern that the phone company established for this number appears, press Enter.
Tip: We recommend that you use Double Rings or Triple Rings for fax.
set up speed dialing
Through your HP Officejet or your computer, you can assign entries to fax numbers you use often. This lets you dial those numbers quickly using the front panel’s Speed Dial button and a one- or
We recommend that you use the software to set up
Note: A
For more information, see set up speed dialing in the hp photo & imaging help.
create individual speed-dial settings
You can enter fax numbers that you will reuse frequently.
1Press Setup.
2Press 2, then press 1.
This selects the Speed Dial Setup menu, then selects the Individual Speed Dial option.
3Press Enter.
The first unassigned
4Press Enter to select the displayed
5Enter the Fax Number to assign to that entry, then press Enter. The fax number can be up to 50 digits in length.
Tip! To enter a
6Enter the person’s or company’s name, then press Enter.
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