Lexmark 9500 Series manual Getting the printer ready to fax, Choosing a fax connection, Equipment

6Set the printer on top of the base.

Getting the printer ready to fax

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: 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 39.

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

•The printer

•A telephone cord

•A telephone wall jack

Benefits

•Use the fax line as a normal telephone line.

•Send and receive faxes without using a computer.

See this section

For more information, see “Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack” on page 29.

Setting up the printer

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