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Connect the fax accessory to a phone line
When connecting the fax accessory to a phone line, ensure that the phone line being used for the fax
accessory is a dedicated line that is not used by any other devices. Also, this line should be an
analog line because the fax will not function correctly if it is connected to some digital PBX systems. If
you are not sure whether you have an analog or digital phone line, contact your telecom provider.
NOTE: HP recommends using the phone cord that comes with the fax accessory to ensure that the
accessory functions correctly.
Follow these instructions to connect the fax accessory to a phone jack.
1. Locate the phone cord that is included with the fax accessory kit. Connect one end of the phone
cord into the fax accessory phone jack that is on the fax card. Push the connector until it clicks.
CAUTION: Be sure to connect the phone line to the fax accessory port, which is located in the
center of the fax card. Do not connect the phone line to the HP Jetdirect port, which is nearer the
bottom of the formatter.
2. Connect the other end of the phone cord into the phone jack on the wall. Push the connector
until it clicks or until it is securely seated. Because different types of connectors are used in
different countries/regions, the connector might not make an audible click.
Verify fax operation
When the fax accessory is installed and operating correctly, the fax icon displays on the product
control panel. If the fax accessory has just been installed but has not been configured, the fax icon is
grayed-out. If this occurs, use the instructions that follow to configure the fax accessory.
Required fax settings
After the fax accessory is installed, you must configure certain settings before you can use the
accessory. If these settings are not configured, the fax icon is grayed-out. These settings include:
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Date and time
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Country/region
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Fax header (phone number and company name)
This information is used in the fax header, which is printed on all outgoing faxes.
NOTE: When first installed, the fax accessory might read some of these settings from the product;
therefore, a value may already be set. You should check the values to verify that they are set and
correct.
NOTE: In the U.S. and many other countries/regions, setting the date, time, country/region, phone
number, and company name is a legal requirement for fax.
Fax Configuration Wizard
The Fax Configuration Wizard guides you through a step-by-step procedure to configure fax settings
that are required to use the fax feature. If the settings are not configured, the fax feature is disabled.
The following is a list of fax settings that are configured using the wizard:
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