Sending faxes using the computer
For Windows users
1
With a document open, click
File
>
.
2
From the Printer Name menu, select the fax version of your printer, and then click
OK
.
The Send Fax Wizard appears.
3
Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
For Macintosh users
1
With a document open, choose
File
>
.
2
From the Printer pop-up menu, select the fax version of your printer.
Note:
In order to see the fax options on the Print dialog, you must use the fax driver for your printer. If the fax
version of the printer is not on the list, choose
Add a printer
, and then choose the fax version of the printer.
3
Enter the name and number of the recipient.
4
Click
Fax
.
Receiving faxes
Tips for receiving faxes
When receiving faxes:
•
Make sure that the printer is on and connected to a working telephone, DSL, or VoIP line. The line is working if
you hear a dial tone.
•
If you set the printer to receive faxes manually (Auto Answer Off), then make sure that the ringer volume is not
set to Off.
•
If you have set the printer to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On), then load paper in the printer.
Receiving faxes automatically
1
Make sure that Auto Answer is on:
a
From the printer control panel, press
.
b
Press the arrow buttons to scroll to
Fax Setup
, and then press
.
c
Press the arrow buttons to scroll to
Ringing and Answering
, and then press
.
d
Press
again to select
Auto Answer
.
e
If Auto Answer is not set to On, press the arrow buttons to scroll to
On
, and then press
to save the setting.
2
Set the number of rings before the printer picks up incoming faxes:
a
Press the arrow buttons to scroll to
Pick Up On
, and then press
.
b
Press the arrow buttons to scroll to the number of rings that you want, and then press
to save the setting.
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