fax
chapter 3
3Enter the appropriate number of rings to answer by using the keypad.
4Press OK to accept the setting.
receive a fax manually using the handset
You can receive faxes manually by using the handset.
1Remove any originals from the automatic document feeder.
2Set the Answer Mode to Tel so that the HP Fax does not automatically answer incoming calls. Or, set the Rings to Answer setting to a high number to allow you to answer the incoming call before the HP Fax.
For information on setting the Answer Mode, see set the answer mode on page 24. For information on setting the number of Rings to Answer, see set the number of rings before answering on page 27.
3To receive a fax manually from a phone, do one of the following:
–If the HP Fax rings, pick up the handset. If you hear fax tones from a sending fax machine, press Start Black or Start Color, and then press 2.
–If you are currently talking to the sender using the handset, instruct them to press Start on their fax machine first. Once you hear fax tones from a sending fax machine, press Start Black or Start Color.
4Wait until you hear the HP Fax send answering fax tones, and then hang up the telephone.
The HP Fax receives the fax.
receive a fax manually from a phone
You can receive faxes manually from a phone that is:
•Directly connected to the HP Fax (by using
•On the same phone line, but is not connected to the HP Fax
Note: If you would like to receive a fax manually using the handset, see receive a fax manually using the handset on page 28.
1Remove any originals from the automatic document feeder.
2Set the Answer Mode to Tel so that the HP Fax does not automatically answer incoming calls. Or, set the Rings to Answer setting to a high number to allow you to answer the incoming call before the HP Fax.
For information on setting the Answer Mode, see set the answer mode on page 24. For information on setting the number of Rings to Answer, see set the number of rings before answering on page 27.
3To receive a fax manually from a phone, do one of the following:
–If your phone is plugged into the back of the HP Fax and you hear fax tones from a sending fax machine, press Start Black or Start Color.
–If your phone is not plugged into the back of the HP Fax (but is on the same phone line) and you hear fax tones from a sending fax machine, press 1 2 3 on your phone.
–If you are currently on the phone with the sender using a phone connected to the HP Fax, instruct them to press Start on their fax machine. Once you hear fax tones from a sending fax machine, press Start Black or Start Color.
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