Test fax setup
You can test your fax setup to check the status of the printer and to make sure it is set up correctly for faxing. Perform this test after you have completed setting up the printer for faxing. The test does the following:
●Tests the fax hardware
●Verifies the correct type of phone cord is connected to the printer
●Checks that the phone cord is plugged into the correct port
●Checks for a dial tone
●Tests the status of your phone line connection
●Checks for an active phone line
The printer prints a report with the results of the test. If the test fails, review the report for information on how to fix the problem and rerun the test.
To test fax setup via the printer control panel
1.Set up the printer for faxing according to your particular home or office setup instructions.
2.Make sure the ink cartridges are installed, and that
3.From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and then press OK.
4.Select Settings, select Advanced Settings, select Fax Setup Wizard, and then follow
The printer displays the status of the test on the display and prints a report.
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.
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