Lexmark X658d, 16M1994, 16M1985, 90T7250 Setting up the printer to fax, Choosing a fax connection

Setting up the printer to fax

Note: Fax capabilities may not be available on all printer models.

The following connection methods may not be applicable in all countries or regions.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the fax feature, power cord, or telephone, during a lightning storm.

Choosing a fax connection

You can connect the printer with equipment such as a telephone, an answering machine, or a computer modem.

Note: The printer is an analog device that works best when directly connected to the wall jack. Other devices (such as a telephone or answering machine) can be successfully attached to pass through the printer, as described in the setup steps. If you want a digital connection such as ISDN, DSL, or ADSL, a third-party device (such as a DSL filter) is required.

You do not need to attach the printer to a computer, but you do need to connect it to a telephone line to send and receive faxes.

You can connect the printer to other equipment. See the following table to determine the best way to set up the printer.

Equipment

•The printer

•A telephone cord

•The printer

•A telephone

•Two telephone cords

•The printer

•A telephone

•An answering machine

•Three telephone cords

•The printer

•A telephone

•A computer modem

•Three telephone cords

Benefits

Send and receive faxes without using a computer.

•Use the fax line as a normal telephone line.

•Send and receive faxes without using a computer.

Receive both incoming voice messages and faxes.

Send faxes using the computer or the printer.

Additional printer setup

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