Chapter 6
The following resolution settings are available for sending faxes: Fine, Very Fine, Photo, and Standard. The default setting is Fine.
•Fine: provides
•Very Fine: provides the best quality fax when you are faxing documents with very fine detail. If you choose Very Fine, be aware that the faxing process takes longer to complete and you can only send
•Photo: provides the best quality fax when sending photographs in black and white. If you choose Photo, be aware that the faxing process takes longer to complete. When faxing photographs in black and white, HP recommends that you choose Photo.
•Standard: provides the fastest possible fax transmission with the lowest quality.
When you exit the Fax menu, this option returns to the default setting unless you set your changes as the default.
Change the resolution from the device control panel
1.Load your originals. For additional information, see Load originals.
2.In the Fax area, press Fax.
The Enter Number prompt appears.
3.Enter the fax number by using the keypad, press Speed Dial or a
4.In the Fax area, press Fax repeatedly until Resolution appears.
5.Press to select a resolution setting, and then press OK.
6.Press START FAX Black.
If the device detects an original loaded in the automatic document feeder, it sends the document to the number you entered.
Change the Lighter / Darker setting
You can change the contrast of a fax to be darker or lighter than the original. This feature is useful if you are faxing a document that is faded, washed out, or handwritten. You can darken the original by adjusting the contrast.
NOTE: The Lighter / Darker setting applies to
When you exit the Fax menu, this option returns to the default setting unless you set your changes as the default.
To change the Lighter / Darker setting from the device control panel
1.Load your originals. For additional information, see Load originals.
2.In the Fax area, press Fax.
The Enter Number prompt appears.
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