Getting the printer ready to fax

CAUTION: 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 power supply 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. If problems occur, see the topics listed under “Setup troubleshooting” in the “Troubleshooting” chapter.

Notes:

•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. For more information, see “Using a digital phone service” on page 17.

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		Benefits		See this section
•	The printer	•	Use the fax line as a normal	For more information, see “Connecting directly to a
•	A telephone	•	telephone line.	telephone wall jack” on page 12.
	cord	•	Send and receive faxes
•	A telephone wall		without using a computer.
	jack

•	The printer	•	Use the fax line as a normal	For more information, see “Connecting to an answering
•	An answering	•	telephone line.	machine” on page 14.
	machine	•	Send and receive faxes
•	Two telephone	•	without using a computer.
	cords	•	Receive incoming voice
•	A telephone wall		messages.
	jack

•	The printer	•	Use the fax line as a normal	For more information, see “Connecting to a computer with
•	A computer	•	telephone line.	a modem” on page 16.
	modem	•	Send and receive faxes
•	Two telephone	•	without using a computer.
	cords	•	Send faxes using the
•	A telephone wall		computer.
	jack

5000 Series specifications

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Models: 5000 Series