3 Set up the fax (optional)

This chapter provides instructions for setting up the fax in a number of different setup configurations.

•Using a dedicated phone line

•Using a shared phone line

•Managing and configuring the fax

•Configuring the answer mode

•Configuring rings to answer

•Changing the answer ring pattern for distinctive ringing

•Setting the fax header

•Testing the fax setup

For more information about fax features, see the onscreen user guide on the Starter CD.

NOTE: Fax is supported on some models only.

CAUTION: If you do not use the supplied cord to connect from the telephone wall jack to your device, 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. If the supplied phone cord is too short, see the onscreen user guide on the Starter CD for information.

Parallel- vs. serial-type phone systems

Before you begin setting up the device for faxing, determine which kind of phone system your country/ region uses.

NOTE: The instructions for fax setup differ depending on whether you have a serial- or parallel-type phone system.

If you do not see your country/region listed in the following sections, you probably have a serial-type phone system. If you are unsure which kind of telephone system you have (serial or parallel), check with your telephone company.

Countries/regions with parallel- type phone systems

In a parallel-type phone system, you are able to connect shared telephone equipment to the phone line by using the “2-EXT” port on the back of the device.

Argentina

Australia

Brazil

Canada

Chile

China

Colombia

Greece

India

Indonesia

Ireland

Japan

Korea

Latin America

Malaysia

Mexico

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

Spain

Taiwan

Thailand

USA

Venezuela

Vietnam

 

 

NOTE: If you have a parallel-type phone system,

HP recommends you use the 2-wire phone cord supplied with the device to connect it to the telephone wall jack.

Countries/regions with serial-type phone systems

In a serial-type phone system, the connector type on your shared telephone equipment (modems, phones, and answering machines) does not allow a physical connection to the “2-EXT” port on the device. Instead, all equipment must be connected at the telephone wall jack.

NOTE: In some countries/regions that use serial-type phone systems, the phone cord that came with the device might have an additional wall plug attached to it. This enables you to connect other telecom devices to the wall jack where you plug in the device.

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