Understand the fax setup tables
Once you determine how you use the fax setup tables, follow these steps:
In the first row, determine what other devices will share the phone line with the
In the next rows, determine if the phone line has any special services (voicemail or distinctive ring), and, if the phone line will be used with a computer, determine if you have a
The next row provides an example of what your fax setup might look like in terms of how to connect various devices to the
In the last row of the table are numbers that correspond to the ”Configuration guideline“ table on page 8. Use the ”Configuration guideline“ table to help you set up your device so that it operates the most effectively based on the way your
NOTE: You must follow the numbers as they appear in the last row of each fax setup table. Performing the steps out of sequence may result in fax setup problems.
Step 3: Manage and configure fax settings
After you have connected the device to a phone line, set the fax header, date and time settings, and country/ region settings.
If you are connecting the device directly to a computer, install the device software, and then run the Fax Setup Wizard (Windows) or HP Device Manager (Mac OS). You can also launch these tools from Solution Center (Windows) or HP Device Manager (Mac OS) at a later time.
You can also configure these settings from the control panel. For information on the control panel, see the onscreen user guide on the Starter CD.
If your device is connected to a network, you can also configure the fax settings from the embedded Web server (EWS). For information on the EWS, see the onscreen user guide on the Starter CD.
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