Lexmark 47B1002, X790, X792DTFE Choosing a fax connection, Connecting to an analog telephone line

Choosing a fax connection
Notes:
•The printer is an analog device that works best when directly connected to the telephone wall outlet. Other
devices(such as a telephone or answering machine) can be successf ully attached to pass through the printer, as
described in the setup steps.
•If you want a digital connection such as ISDN, DSL, or ADSL, then a third-party device (such as a DS L filter) is
required. Contact your DSL provider for a DSL filter. The DSL filter remov es the digital signal on the telephone
line that can interfere with the ability of the printer to f ax properly.
•You do not need to attach the printer to a computer, but you do need to connect it to an analog telephone line
to send and receive faxes.
Equipment and service options Fax connection setup
Connect directly to the telephone line. See “Connecting to an analog telephone line” on page 116.
Connect to a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL or ADSL) service. See “Connecting to a DSL service” on page 117.
Connect to a Private Branch eXchange (PBX) or Integrated
Services Digital Network (ISDN) system.
See “Connecting to a PBX or ISDN system” on page 117.
Use a Distinctive Ring service. See “Connecting to a distinctive ring service” on page 118.
Connect through an adapter used in your area. See “Connecting to an adapter for your country or region” on
page 118.
Connecting to an analog telephone line
If your telecommunications equipment uses a US‑style (RJ11) telephone line, then follow these steps to connect the
equipment:
1Connect one end of the telephone cable that came with the printer to the p rinter LINE port .
2Connect the other end of the telephone cable to an active analo g telephone wall jack.
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