Lexmark 14V1000 Getting Started - Page 23

Getting the printer ready to fax This chapter explains how to set up the printer for faxing. If you experience difficulties, see the "Fax troubleshooting" section of the User's Guide or the Mac Help. Choosing a fax connection You can connect the printer with equipment such as a telephone, an answering machine, or a computer modem. Notes: • The printer is an analog device that works best when directly connected to the wall jack. • Other devices (such as a telephone or answering machine) can be successfully attached to pass through the printer, as described in the setup steps. • If you want a digital connection such as ISDN, DSL, or ADSL, a third-party device (such as a DSL filter) is required. You do not need to attach the printer to a computer, but you do need to connect it to a telephone line to send and receive faxes. You can connect the printer to other equipment. See the following table to determine the best way to set up the printer. Equipment • The printer • A telephone cord • A telephone wall jack • The printer • An answering machine • Two telephone cords • A telephone wall jack • The printer • A computer modem • Two telephone cords • A telephone wall jack Benefits See this section • Use the fax line as a normal For more information, see "Connecting telephone line. directly to a telephone wall jack" on • Send and receive faxes page 24. without using a computer. • Use the fax line as a normal For more information, see "Connecting to an telephone line. answering machine" on page 27. • Send and receive faxes without using a computer. • Receive incoming voice messages. • Use the fax line as a normal For more information, see "Connecting to a telephone line. computer with a modem" on page 28. • Send and receive faxes without using a computer. • Send faxes using the computer. Getting the printer ready to fax 23