Lexmark 5000 Series manual Using the Fax Setup Utility, Setting a fax quality using the computer

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•“Customizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility” on page 39

Customizing fax settings

Using the Fax Setup Utility

Use this utility to adjust how faxes are sent and received. When you save the settings, they apply to every fax you send or receive. You can also use this utility to create and edit the Speed Dial list.

1From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5000 Series folder.

2Double-click the Fax Setup Utility icon.

3From the Device menu, select your printer. Customize your settings as needed.

Note: For a list of available options, see “Customizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility” on page 39.

4Click Save Settings after you finish customizing the settings.

5Close the Fax Setup Utility.

Setting a fax quality using the computer

You can set or change the quality of your outgoing fax.

1From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5000 Series folder.

2Double-click the Lexmark 5000 Series Fax Setup Utility icon.

3From the Fax Setup Utility dialog, click the Send tab.

4From the Default Send Quality pop-up menu, select a quality.

Note: To automatically change colored faxes into black and white documents if the receiving fax machine cannot receive colored faxes, select the Automatically convert fax send quality check box. Checking this box will automatically downgrade outgoing fax resolution.

5Click Save Settings.

Customizing settings using the Fax Setup Utility

You can adjust the fax settings in the Fax Setup Utility. These settings apply to the faxes you send or receive.

1From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 5000 Series folder.

2Double-click the Lexmark 5000 Series Fax Setup Utility icon.

3From the Fax Setup Utility dialog, choose the printer from the Device pop-up menu.

Note: If you are using a network printer to send a fax, the MAC address of your printer is shown on the Device pop-up menu. Otherwise, only the printer name is shown.

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