Lexmark X543 Sending a fax using the computer

Sending a fax using the computer

Faxing from a computer lets you send electronic documents without leaving your desk. This gives you the flexibility

of faxing documents directly from software programs. Sending a fax from your computer may save printing costs

since a printed copy will not be placed in the ADF or on the scanner glass.

Getting ready to send a fax using the computer

For Windows users

1

Verify that the PostScript driver is installed.

2

Verify that the fax option is installed in the printer driver.

3

From the Print dialog Fax screen, type the name and number of the fax recipient.

For Mac OS X version 10.2 and 10.3 users

1

With a document open, choose

File

>

Print

.

2

From the print options pop-up menu, choose

Job Routing

.

3

Select

Fax

, and then enter the recipient name, number, and other information as needed.

4

Click

Print

.

For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later users

1

With a document open, choose

File

>

Print

.

2

From the PDF pop-up menu, choose

Fax PDF

.

3

Type the fax number in the To field, and enter other information as needed.

4

Click

Fax

.

If you receive an error, "No fax modems were found", follow these directions to add your printer as a fax:

a

From the Printer pop-up menu, choose

Add Printer

.

b

Select the printer from the dialog that appears.

c

From the Print Using pop-up menu, choose

Select a driver to use

.

d

From the list, choose your printer fax model, and then click

Add

.

Installing a PostScript driver

A PostScript printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. A PostScript driver is

needed to send a fax from a computer. This driver may be installed during the initial printer setup. If you need to

install the software after setup, follow these instructions:

Sending a fax using the computer

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