Lexmark PRO910 manual Setting up the printer to fax, Connect the printer to the telephone line

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Setting up the printer to fax

Note: The fax function is available only in select printer models.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce risk of fire, use only the telecommunications (RJ‑11) cord provided with this product or a UL Listed 26 AWG or larger replacement when connecting this product to the public switched telephone network.

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.

Step 1: Connect the printer to the telephone line

Check the scenarios below and follow the setup that is applicable to your telephone service.

Scenario 1: Standard telephone line

Setup 1: Printer is connected to a dedicated fax line

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To connect:

Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer.

Tips for this setup:

•You can set the printer to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On) or manually (Auto Answer Off).

•If you want to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On), then set the printer to pick up on any

number of rings that you want.