use the fax features
set basic fax settings
Use the Basic Fax Setup option to set the following basic fax settings:
•set the rings to answer setting
•forward faxes to another number
•edit or cancel fax forwarding
use shortcuts to access menu settings
You can use the keypad of the HP Fax as a shortcut to access many of the menu settings. To use the shortcut method, simply press the number associated with the desired setting. For example, if you wish to access the paper size setting, follow these steps:
1Press Setup.
2Press 3, and then press 4.
This selects Basic Fax Setup, and then Paper Size.
3Press 
to scroll through the setting options.
4When the option you want appears, press Enter.
Note: For a complete list of settings, see setup menu options on page 42.
set the date and time
Follow these steps to set the date and time:
1Press Setup until 3:Basic Fax Setup appears, and then press Enter.
2After 1:Date and Time appears, press Enter, and then enter the date and time using the keypad.
Tip — Use only the last two digits for the year.
Tip — When you enter a
set the fax header
Follow these steps to enter your name and fax number:
Note: This information is required by law in many countries. The fax header prints your name and fax number on the top of every fax you send.
1Press Setup until 3:Basic Fax Setup appears, and then press Enter.
2After 1:Date and Time appears, press 
until 2:Fax Header appears, and then press Enter.
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