chapter 6
change the Answer Ring Pattern (distinctive ringing)
Distinctive ring, which allows you to have several phone numbers on the same line, is usually offered by phone companies for an additional fee, and may not be available in all regions. Each number has a specific ring pattern. If you do not have this service, leave your HP OfficeJet set to use the default, 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).
1Verify that your HP OfficeJet is set to answer automatically.
2 Press Menu.
3Press 6, then press 2.
This selects Advanced Fax Setup, then selects Answer Ring Pattern.
4Press 
to scroll through these options: All Rings, Single Rings, Double Rings, Triple Rings, and Double & Triple.
5After 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.
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 or
For more information, see set up speed dialing in use the fax features in the HP Photo & Imaging help.
create
You can enter fax numbers that you will reuse frequently.
1Press Menu.
2Press 4, and then press 1.
This selects the Speed Dial Setup menu, then selects the Individual Speed Dial option.
The first unassigned
3Press Enter to select the displayed
4Enter the fax number to assign to that number, then press Enter.
Tip: To enter a
5Enter the person’s or company’s name, then press Enter. For more information, see enter text on page 38.
6When Enter Another? appears, press 1 for Yes, if you want to set up another number, or press 2 for No to exit.
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