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1 Get started

This guide provides details about how to use the HP Fax and to resolve problems.

•Find other resources for the product

•Understand the HP Fax parts

•Load full-size paper

•Load originals

•Change HP Fax settings

•Send a basic fax

•Set the answer mode

•Set up faxing for the HP Fax

Find other resources for the product

You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that are not included in this guide from the following resources:

Resource			Description			Location

Setup poster			Provides illustrated setup			A printed version of the
			information.			document is provided with the
						HP Fax.

Control panel			Provides status, error, and			For more information, see
			warning information about			Control panel buttons and
			operations.			lights.

Logs and reports			Provides information about			For more information, see
			events that have occurred.			Configure and manage.

HP Web sites			If you have Internet access,			www.hp.com/support
			you can get help and support			www.hp.com
			from the HP Web sites. These			www.hp.com
			from the HP Web sites. These
			Web sites offer technical
			support, supplies, and
			ordering information.

HP telephone support			Lists information to contact			For more information, see
			HP. During the warranty			Obtain HP telephone support.
			period, this support is often
			free of charge.

Understand the HP Fax parts

•Front view

•Back view

•Control panel buttons and lights

Understand the HP Fax parts

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Contents

HP 3100 Fax series HP 3100 Fax series Safety information Copyright informationHewlett-Packard Company notices Page Contents Copy Fax HP supplies and fax specifications Configure and manageSupport and warranty Maintain and troubleshoot Regulatory information Find other resources for the product Get startedUnderstand the HP Fax parts Resource Description Location Back view Front view Label Icon Name and Description Control panel buttons and lights Load full-size paper To load full-size paper To load an original in the document feeder tray Load originals Change HP Fax settings To change settings from the control panelSend a basic fax Set up faxing for the HP Fax Set the answer modeTo select the answer mode via the control panel To send a basic fax from the control panel Countries/regions with a parallel-type phone system Set up faxing parallel phone systems Serial-type fax setup Use the HP Fax Setup MenuControl panel menus Fax Menu Copy Menu Use control panel menus Control-panel message typesMessage type Text and symbols Type numbers and text on the control-panel keypadTo enter text Available symbols for dialing fax numbers Set up speed-dial entriesTo enter a space, pause, or symbol To erase a letter, number, or symbol Set up fax numbers as speed-dial entries or groups Set up speed-dial entriesSet up a speed-dial group Select print media Tips for selecting and using print mediaPrint and view a list of speed-dial entries Photo media Understand supported media types and weights Understand specifications for supported mediaSet minimum margins Understand supported sizes Fax Send a faxSend a fax manually from a phone To initiate a fax manually from an external phone To send a fax manually using the attached handset To send a fax using monitor dialing from the control panel Send a fax using monitor dialingSend a fax from memory Press Start FAX Black or Start FAX Color Schedule a fax to send later To cancel a scheduled faxSend a fax to multiple recipients To schedule a fax from the control panel To send a fax to multiple recipients using group speed dial Send a color original or image/embedded picture faxPress Start FAX Black again Change the fax resolution and Lighter/Darker settings Change the fax resolutionPress Start FAX Color Change the Lighter / Darker setting To change the resolution from the control panelSet new default settings To set new default settings from the control panel To change the ECM setting from the control panel Send a fax in Error Correction ModeReceive a fax Receive a fax manually To receive a fax manually Set up backup fax reception Poll to receive a fax Reprint received faxes from memory Forward faxes to another number To set up poll to receive a fax from the control panelSet the paper size for received faxes To forward faxes from the control panel Set the junk fax mode Select Basic Fax Setup and then select Fax Paper SizeSet automatic reduction for incoming faxes Block junk fax numbers To select a number from the caller ID list Add numbers to the junk fax listRemove numbers from the junk fax list To remove numbers from the list of junk fax numbers Change fax settings Configure the fax headerSet the number of rings before answering Press Advanced Fax Setup, and then press Distinctive Ring Set the fax error correction modeChange the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring Set the dial type Set the redial options Select Advanced Fax Setup, and then press Fax SpeedSet the fax speed To set the fax speed from the control panel To cancel a fax Cancel a faxTo cancel a number you are dialing Fax over the Internet To save the current settings as defaults for future jobs Change the copy settingsCopy Make copies from the control panel Set the number of copies Set the copy paper sizeSet the copy paper type Resize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paper Change copy speed or qualityTo change the copy quality from the control panel To resize a document from the control panel To adjust the copy contrast from the control panel Adjust the lightness and darkness of your copyCopy a legal-size document onto letter paper Enhance blurred areas of your copy Enhance light areas of your copy Cancel a copy jobTo copy a blurred document from the control panel Press Start Copy Color Manage the HP Fax Configure and manageUse reports Print fax confirmation reports Print and view the fax log Print fax error reports To test fax setup Test fax setupFax test failed To print the fax log from the control panel Solution Fax Hardware Test failedFax Connected to Active Telephone Wall Jack test failed Phone Cord Connected to Correct Port on Fax test failed Dial Tone Detection test failed Using Correct Type of Phone Cord with Fax test failed Fax Line Condition test failed Maintain and troubleshoot Work with print cartridgesPrint cartridges Replace the print cartridges Handle the print cartridges To replace the print cartridges Close the print cartridge door To clean the print cartridges from the control panel Clean the print cartridgesAlign the print cartridges To align the cartridges from the control panel at any time To clean the print cartridge contacts Clean the print cartridge contacts Clean the area around the ink nozzles Store print cartridges To clean the area around the ink nozzles Clean the glass strip Clean the HP Fax To clean the white strip Clean the white strip Troubleshooting tips and resources Solve printing problemsClean the exterior Poor print quality and unexpected printouts Problem Possible solution Solve copy problems Solve paper-feed problems Documents are missing or faded Defects Solve fax problems HP Fax is having problems sending and receiving faxes Problem Problem Possible solution Problem To extend your phone cord Troubleshoot setup issues To clear a paper jam from the rear door Clear paper jams To clear a paper jam in the automatic document feeder Avoid paper jams Order printing supplies online Supplies HP supplies and fax specificationsHP media Print cartridges Product features and capacities Physical specificationsMemory specifications Print specifications Environmental specifications Fax specificationsElectrical specifications Acoustic emission specifications noise levels per ISO Appendix a Obtain electronic support Support and warrantyObtain HP telephone support Before you call Prepare the HP Fax for shipment After the phone support period Additional warranty optionsSupport process HP support by phone To pack the HP Fax Pack the HP Fax HP product Duration of limited warranty Warranty Regulatory information FCC statementFCC statement Geräuschemission Noise emission statement for Germany Automatic Dialers Environmental product stewardship program Regulatory model number Environmental product stewardship program Απόρριψη άχρηστων συσκευών στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση Declaration of Conformity Declaration of conformity Index Page Page Page Page CB820-90001* *CB820-90001