Lexmark 658de User Guide - Page 53
Setting up the printer to fax, Choosing a fax connection
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Additional printer setup 53 In Windows 7 or earlier 1 Click or click Start, and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run dialog, type devmgmt.msc. 3 Press Enter or click OK. b Double‑click Ports (COM & LPT) to expand the list of available ports. c Do either of the following: • Press and hold the COM port where you attached the serial cable to your computer (example: COM1). • Right‑click the COM port where you attached the serial cable to your computer (example: COM1). d From the menu that appears, select Properties. e On the Port Settings tab, set the serial parameters to the same serial parameters set in the printer. Check the serial heading of the menu settings page for the printer settings. f Click OK, and then close all the dialogs. g Print a test page to verify printer installation. Setting up the printer to fax Note: Fax capabilities may not be available on all printer models. The following connection methods may not be applicable in all countries or regions. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the fax feature, power cord, or telephone, during a lightning storm. Choosing a fax connection You can connect the printer with equipment such as a telephone, an answering machine, or a computer modem. Note: 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 • The printer • A telephone • Two telephone cords Benefits Send and receive faxes without using a computer. • Use the fax line as a normal telephone line. • Send and receive faxes without using a computer.