Controlling How Your Documents Will
Look When They're Received By Another
Fax Machine
The following sections describe how to assess the quality of your original document and how to make adjustments that will improve the appearance of your outgoing faxes when they are received.
Use the following table to decide if you need to modify your fax document or the fax settings before faxing.
Goal:
Text as sharp as possible
Graphic illustrations and photographs as sharp as possible
Lighten or darken the document while scanning
Fax a document that's smaller than standard sizes or a document that's torn
Fax a document that's stapled or
Do this:
Adjust the Resolution setting to Fine (see the following instructions).
Adjust the Resolution setting to Photo (see the following instructions).
Adjust the Fax/Copy Contrast setting (see following instructions).
Insert the original document into a protective document carrier before faxing. (A document carrier is a clear plastic holder that looks something like a page protector. It's available at most office supply stores.)
Remove staples and paper clips from the document before faxing.
CAUTION: Failure to remove staples and paper clips before faxing can cause permanent damage to the scanner inside the HP OfficeJet LX.
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