Cause: The sending fax machine had a problem.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Make sure paper is loaded in the input tray
Solution: Make sure you have paper loaded correctly.
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Cause: The
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
The fax I received is blank
Solution: Check with the sender to see if the sending fax machine is having problems.
Cause: The sending fax machine had a problem.
The computer to which I am connecting has only one phone port
Solution: This possible solution applies only in the countries/regions that receive a
box with the HP
If your computer has only one phone port, you will need to purchase a parallel splitter (also called a coupler), as shown below. (A parallel splitter has one
Example of a parallel splitter
Solve a problem
To set up the product on a shared fax/voice line with a computer
1.Find the phone cord that connects from the back of your computer (your computer
2.Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the product, connect one end to your telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled
NOTE: If you do not use the supplied cord to connect from the telephone wall jack to the product, you might not be able to fax successfully. This special phone cord is different from the phone cords you might already have in your home or office.
3.Remove the white plug from the port labeled
4.Using another phone cord, connect one end to the port labeled
5.Unplug your computer modem from the telephone wall jack, and connect it to the parallel splitter on the side with two phone ports.
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