Lexmark X945E, X940E manual Creating shortcuts, Sending a fax using the control panel

Sending a fax

Sending a fax using the control panel

1Load an original document faceup, short-edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass.

Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass.

2If you are loading a document into the ADF, adjust the paper guides.

3On the home screen, touch Fax.

4Enter the fax number or a shortcut using the touch screen or keypad.

To add recipients, touch Next Number, and then type the recipient's telephone number or shortcut number, or search the address book.

Note: To place a dial pause within a fax number, press . The dial pause appears as a comma in the Fax to: box. Use this feature if you need to dial an outside line first.

5Touch Fax It.

Sending a fax using the computer

Faxing from a computer lets you send electronic documents without leaving your desk. This gives you the flexibility of faxing documents directly from software programs.

1From your software program, click File ΠPrint.

2From the Print window, select your printer, and then click Properties.

Note: In order to perform this function from your computer, you must use the PostScript printer driver for your printer.

3Choose the Other Options tab, and then click Fax.

4Click OK, and then click OK again.

5On the Fax screen, type the name and number of the fax recipient.

6Click Send.

Creating shortcuts

Creating a fax destination shortcut using the Embedded Web Server

Instead of entering the entire phone number of a fax recipient on the control panel each time you want to send a fax, you can create a permanent fax destination and assign a shortcut number. A shortcut can be created to a single fax number or a group of fax numbers.

1Open a Web browser.

2In the address bar, type the IP address of the printer, and then press Enter.

3Click Configuration.

4Click Manage Destinations.

Note: A password may be required. If you do not have an ID and password, get one from your system support person.

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