Lexmark X6570 User's Guide - Page 30

Choosing a fax connection You can connect the printer with equipment such as a telephone, an answering machine, or a computer modem. If problems occur, see "Setup Troubleshooting" on page 137. 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 • The printer • A telephone • An answering machine • Three telephone cords • The printer • A telephone • A computer modem • Three telephone cords Benefits Send and receive faxes without using a computer. See this section "Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack" on page 32 • Use the fax line as a normal telephone "Connecting to a telephone" on line. page 34 • Send and receive faxes without using a computer. Receive both incoming voice messages and "Connecting to an answering faxes. machine" on page 30 Send faxes using the computer or the printer. "Connecting to a computer with a modem" on page 33 Connecting to an answering machine Connect an answering machine to the printer to receive both incoming voice messages and faxes. Note: Setup steps may vary depending on your country or region. For more information on connecting the printer to telecommunications equipment, see the related topic, "Using an RJ11 adapter." 1 Make sure you have the following: • A telephone • An answering machine • Three telephone cords • A telephone wall jack 30