Lexmark Pro5500t Quick Reference - Page 47

Troubleshooting Cannot receive faxes If the "Fax troubleshooting checklist" does not solve the problem, then try one or more of the following: MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE CONFIGURED THE CORRECT SETTINGS FOR YOUR SETUP If the printer is sharing the line with other devices, then make sure that the following are set: • Auto Answer is on. • The printer picks up on a greater number of rings than the other devices. • The printer picks up on the correct distinctive ring, if you subscribe to a distinctive ring service. MAKE SURE THAT THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO AN ANALOG PORT The printer is an analog device. If you are using a PBX system, then make sure that the printer is connected to an analog port on the PBX. You may need a digital line converter that converts digital signals into analog signals. MAKE SURE TO FREE UP PRINTER MEMORY The printer saves an incoming fax to the printer memory before it prints the fax. If the printer runs out of ink or runs out of paper while receiving the fax, then the printer saves the fax so you can print it later. However, if the printer memory is full, then the printer may not be able to receive more incoming faxes. An error message appears on the touch screen when the printer memory is full. Resolve the error to free up space in the printer memory. MAKE SURE THAT FAX FORWARDING IS DISABLED 1 From the home screen, navigate to: > Fax Setup > Ringing and Answering > Fax Forward 2 Touch Off, and then touch Accept. INCREASE THE RINGER VOLUME If you set the printer to receive faxes manually (Auto Answer Off), then increase the ringer volume. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT MANUAL ANSWER CODE If you set the printer to receive faxes manually (Auto Answer Off), then you need to enter the correct code when a fax comes in so that the printer can receive it. 1 From the home screen, navigate to: > Fax Setup > Ringing and Answering > Manual Answer Code 2 Copy the manual answer code that appears on the touch screen. Note: The default code is *9*, but for increased security, you can change it to a number that only you know. 47 Cannot run the fax software The printer must be connected to a telephone, DSL, VoIP, or cable service before you can configure the fax settings in the fax software. MAKE SURE A FAX DRIVER IS INSTALLED The fax option is available for use only with the PostScript driver or the Universal Fax Driver. For information on installing these drivers, see the Software and Documentation CD. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO A TELEPHONE LINE You need to connect the printer to your telephone line (through a standard wall jack, a DSL filter, a VoIP adapter, or a cable modem) before you can open the fax software and configure the fax settings. Network troubleshooting If you are having trouble setting up your printer on a network, print a network setup page, and then see the complete network troubleshooting information in the Network Getting Started Guide or the comprehensive User's Guide available on the installation software CD. Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following: • The printer, the computer, and the access point (wireless router) are all plugged in and turned on. • The wireless network is working properly. Try accessing other computers on your wireless network. If your network has Internet access, then try connecting to the Internet over a wireless connection. • Your SSID is correct. Print a network setup page to verify the SSID the printer is using. If you are not sure if your SSID is correct, then run the wireless setup again. • Your WEP key or WPA passphrase is correct (if your network is secure). Log on to the access point and check the security settings. A security key is like a password. All devices on the same wireless network using WEP, WPA, or WPA2 share the same security key. If you are not sure if your security information is correct, then run the wireless setup again. • The printer and the computer are within the range of the wireless network. For most networks, the printer and the computer should be within 100 feet (30 meters) of the access point (wireless router). • The Wi‑Fi indicator is green and successfully connected. • The printer driver is installed on the computer from which you are performing a task. • The correct printer port is selected.