Sending a fax using the control panel

3From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Fax.

4Select the Document option.

5Click Start.

6Enter the recipient information, and then click Next.

Note: A fax number can include up to 64 numbers, commas, periods, and/or these symbols: * # + - ( ).

7Enter the cover page information, and then click Next.

8If there are any additional documents that you want to send with your fax, add these now, and then click Next.

9To send your fax:

•Immediately—Select the Send now option.

•At a scheduled time:

aSelect the “Delay sending until” option. b Set a time and date.

10If you want a paper copy of your fax, select Print a copy of your fax.

11Click Send.

1Make sure the printer is on.

2Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.

3From the control panel, press Fax Mode.

4Enter a fax number, or press Phone Book to select a number from the Speed Dial or Group Dial list. For more information, see “Entering a fax number” on page 96.

Note: To set up Speed Dial, see “Setting up Speed Dial” on page 111.

5If you want to send a fax to a group of numbers (broadcast fax): a Press .

b Repeat step 4 and press until a maximum of 30 fax numbers have been entered.

6Press Start Color or Start Black.

Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial)

The manual dialing feature lets you dial a telephone number while listening to the call through a speaker on the printer. It is useful when you must navigate an automated answering system or enter a calling card number before sending your fax.

1From the control panel, press Fax Mode.

2Press .

3 Press or repeatedly until On Hook Dial appears, and then press . You can now hear the dial tone of the telephone line.

Faxing

5300 Series specifications

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Lexmark 5300 Series manual Sending a fax using the control panel

Models: 5300 Series