Lexmark 6500 Series manual Connecting to a computer with a modem

4If you would like to use the same line for both fax and telephone communication, connect a second telephone line (not provided) between the telephone and the F slot of an active telephone wall jack.

5If you would like to use the same line for recording messages on your answering machine, connect a second telephone line (not provided) between the answering machine and the other N slot of the telephone wall jack.

Connecting to a computer with a modem

Connect the printer to a computer with a modem to send faxes from the software application.

Note: Setup steps may vary depending on your country or region. For more information on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the related topic, “Using an RJ11 adapter.”

1Make sure you have the following:

•A telephone

•A computer with a modem

•Two telephone cords

•A telephone wall jack

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