Fax troubleshooting checklist
If you encounter problems sending and receiving faxes, then check the connection first:
1
Check for a dial tone on the telephone line by plugging an analog telephone into the wall jack, DSL filter, VoIP device,
or cable modem where you connected the printer. Make sure you plug the telephone into the same port.
If you do not hear a dial tone, then contact your line provider.
2
While the printer is connected to the telephone line, check for a dial tone by plugging an analog telephone into the
port of the printer.
If you do not hear a dial tone, then use the checklist below. Listen for a dial tone after checking each item.
If you hear a dial tone but still have problems sending and receiving faxes, then see the other topics in this section.
Connection checklist
•
Make sure that the printer and other devices on the line (if applicable) are set up and configured correctly according
to your setup scenario.
•
Make sure that the cables are connected to the correct ports.
•
Make sure that the cables are securely plugged in.
Check the cable connections for the following hardware, if applicable:
Power supply Answering machine Cable modem Splitter
Telephone
VoIP adapter
DSL filter
RJ
‑
11 adapter
•
If the printer is connected to a Digital Subscriber Line, then make sure you are using a DSL filter for the printer.
•
If the printer is connected to a VoIP adapter or cable modem, then make sure that the printer is plugged into the
first phone port.
•
If you are using a splitter, then make sure that you are using a phone splitter. Do
not
use a line splitter.
Cannot send faxes
If the “Fax troubleshooting checklist” does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following:
M
AKE
SURE
THAT
YOU
HAVE
REGISTERED
YOUR
USER
INFORMATION
IN
THE
PRINTER
If you did not enter your user information during initial setup, then enter your fax name and fax number. In some
countries, you cannot send a fax without entering your fax name or company name. Some fax machines also block
unknown faxes or faxes without sender information.
D
ECREASE
THE
TRANSMISSION
SPEED
OF
THE
FAX
MODEM
The modem of the printer can transmit data at 33,600 bps. This is the maximum speed at which the printer can send
and receive faxes. It is not necessary, however, to set the modem to its fastest transmission capability. The speed of
the modem of the receiving fax machine must match or be greater than the speed at which you are sending your
fax. Otherwise, your fax will not be received.
1
From the printer control panel, navigate to:
>
Setup
>
O K
>
Fax Setup
>
O K
>
Dialing and Sending
>
O K
>
Max Send Speed
>
O K
2
Select a sending speed, and then press
O K
.
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