HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP 5800f User Guide - Page 237

Reduce interference on a wireless network, Solve fax problems, Checklist for solving fax problems

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4. Make sure that the router or printer connects to the same network that the computer connects to. a. Print a configuration page. b. Compare the service set identifier (SSID) on the configuration report to the SSID in the printer configuration for the computer. c. If the numbers are not the same, the devices are not connecting to the same network. Reconfigure the wireless setup for the printer. Reduce interference on a wireless network The following tips can reduce interference in a wireless network: ● Keep the wireless devices away from large metal objects, such as filing cabinets, and other electromagnetic devices, such as microwaves and cordless telephones. These objects can disrupt radio signals. ● Keep the wireless devices away from large masonry structures and other building structures. These objects can absorb radio waves and lower signal strength. ● Position the wireless router in a central location in line of sight with the wireless printers on the network. Solve fax problems Use the following sections to solve issues involving the printer fax functions. Checklist for solving fax problems Use the following checklist to help identify the cause of any fax-related problems you encounter: ● Are you using the fax cable supplied with the fax accessory? This fax accessory has been tested with the supplied fax cable to meet RJ11 and functional specifications. Do not substitute another fax cable; the analog-fax accessory requires an analog-fax cable. It also requires an analog phone connection. ● Is the fax/phone line connector seated in the outlet on the fax accessory? Make sure that the phone jack is correctly seated in the outlet. Insert the connector into the outlet until it "clicks." NOTE: Verify that the phone jack is connected to the fax port rather than to the network port. The ports are similar. ● Is the phone wall jack working properly? Verify that a dial tone exists by attaching a phone to the wall jack. Can you hear a dial tone, and can you make or receive a phone call? What type of phone line are you using? Verify the type of phone line you are using, and review the recommendations for that type of line. ● Dedicated line: A standard analog fax/phone line assigned to receive or send faxes. NOTE: The phone line should be for printer fax use only and not shared with other types of telephone devices. Examples include alarm systems that use the phone line for notifications to a monitoring company. Reduce interference on a wireless network 225

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4.
Make sure that the router or printer connects to the same network that the computer connects to.
a.
Print a configuration page.
b.
Compare the service set identifier (SSID) on the configuration report to the SSID in the printer
configuration for the computer.
c.
If the numbers are not the same, the devices are not connecting to the same network.
Reconfigure the wireless setup for the printer.
Reduce interference on a wireless network
The following tips can reduce interference in a wireless network:
Keep the wireless devices away from large metal objects, such as filing cabinets, and other
electromagnetic devices, such as microwaves and cordless telephones. These objects can disrupt
radio signals.
Keep the wireless devices away from large masonry structures and other building structures. These
objects can absorb radio waves and lower signal strength.
Position the wireless router in a central location in line of sight with the wireless printers on the
network.
Solve fax problems
Use the following sections to solve issues involving the printer fax functions.
Checklist for solving fax problems
Use the following checklist to help identify the cause of any fax-related problems you encounter:
Are you using the fax cable supplied with the fax accessory?
This fax accessory has been tested
with the supplied fax cable to meet RJ11 and functional specifications. Do not substitute another
fax cable; the analog-fax accessory requires an analog-fax cable. It also requires an analog phone
connection.
Is the fax/phone line connector seated in the outlet on the fax accessory?
Make sure that the phone
jack is correctly seated in the outlet. Insert the connector into the outlet until it "clicks."
NOTE:
Verify that the phone jack is connected to the fax port rather than to the network port. The
ports are similar.
Is the phone wall jack working properly?
Verify that a dial tone exists by attaching a phone to the wall
jack. Can you hear a dial tone, and can you make or receive a phone call?
What type of phone line are you using?
Verify the type of phone line you are using, and review the recommendations for that type of line.
Dedicated line:
A standard analog fax/phone line assigned to receive or send faxes.
NOTE:
The phone line should be for printer fax use only and not shared with other types of
telephone devices. Examples include alarm systems that use the phone line for notifications to a
monitoring company.
Reduce interference on a wireless network
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