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Chapter 5 • Duration • Number of pages • Result (status) of transmission To print the fax log from the control panel 1. On the control panel, press Reports. 2. Press the arrow key to move down to Fax Log, and then press OK. Test fax setup You can test your fax setup to check the status of the HP Fax and to make sure it is set up properly for faxing. Perform this test after you have completed setting up the HP Fax for faxing. The test does the following: • Tests the fax hardware • Verifies the correct type of phone cord is connected to the HP Fax • Checks that the phone cord is plugged into the correct port • Checks for a dial tone • Checks for an active phone line • Tests the status of your phone line connection The HP Fax prints a report with the results of the test. If the test fails, review the report for information on how to fix the problem and rerun the test. To test fax setup 1. Set up the HP Fax for faxing according to your particular home or office setup instructions. 2. Make sure the print cartridges are installed, and that full-size paper is loaded in the input tray before starting the test. 3. From the control panel, press Setup. 4. Select Tools, and then select Run Fax Test. The HP Fax displays the status of the test on the display and prints a report. 5. Review the report. • If the test passes and you are still having problems faxing, check the fax settings listed in the report to verify the settings are correct. A blank or incorrect fax setting can cause problems faxing. • If the test fails, review the report for more information on how to fix any problems found. The fax test failed If you ran a fax test and the test failed, review the report for basic information about the error and to see which part of the test failed. To resolve the error, locate the topic that best matches the test failure and try the solutions. After you resolve any problems found, run the fax test again to make sure it passes and the HP Fax is ready for faxing. If the Fax Hardware Test continues to fail and you experience problems faxing, contact HP Support. Go to www.hp.com/support. If 46 Configure and manage

Section	Page
Contents	5
Get started	9
Find other resources for the product	9
Understand the HP Fax parts	9
Front view	10
Back view	10
Control panel buttons and lights	11
Load full-size paper	12
Load originals	14
Change HP Fax settings	15
Send a basic fax	15
Set the answer mode	16
Set up faxing for the HP Fax	16
Set up faxing (parallel phone systems)	17
Serial-type fax setup	18
Use the HP Fax	19
Control panel menus	19
Use control panel menus	20
Control-panel message types	20
Text and symbols	21
Type numbers and text on the control-panel keypad	21
To enter text	21
To enter a space, pause, or symbol	22
To erase a letter, number, or symbol	22
Available symbols for dialing fax numbers	22
Set up speed-dial entries	22
Set up fax numbers as speed-dial entries or groups	23
Set up speed-dial entries	23
Set up a speed-dial group	23
Print and view a list of speed-dial entries	24
Select print media	24
Tips for selecting and using print media	24
Understand specifications for supported media	25
Understand supported sizes	25
Understand supported media types and weights	25
Set minimum margins	25
Fax	26
Send a fax	26
Send a fax manually from a phone	26
Send a fax using monitor dialing	28
Send a fax from memory	28
Schedule a fax to send later	29
Send a fax to multiple recipients	29
Send a color original or image/embedded picture fax	30
Change the fax resolution and Lighter/Darker settings	31
Change the fax resolution	31
Change the Lighter / Darker setting	32
Set new default settings	32
Send a fax in Error Correction Mode	33
Receive a fax	33
Receive a fax manually	33
Set up backup fax reception	34
Reprint received faxes from memory	35
Poll to receive a fax	35
Forward faxes to another number	36
Set the paper size for received faxes	36
Set automatic reduction for incoming faxes	37
Block junk fax numbers	37
Set the junk fax mode	37
Add numbers to the junk fax list	38
Remove numbers from the junk fax list	38
Change fax settings	39
Configure the fax header	39
Set the number of rings before answering	39
Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring	40
Set the fax error correction mode	40
Set the dial type	40
Set the redial options	41
Set the fax speed	41
Fax over the Internet	42
Cancel a fax	42
Copy	43
Make copies from the control panel	43
Change the copy settings	43
Set the number of copies	44
Set the copy paper size	44
Set the copy paper type	44
Change copy speed or quality	45
Resize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paper	45
Copy a legal-size document onto letter paper	46
Adjust the lightness and darkness of your copy	46
Enhance blurred areas of your copy	46
Enhance light areas of your copy	47
Cancel a copy job	47
Configure and manage	48
Manage the HP Fax	48
Use reports	48
Print fax confirmation reports	48
Print fax error reports	49
Print and view the fax log	49
Test fax setup	50
The fax test failed	50
Maintain and troubleshoot	55
Work with print cartridges	55
Print cartridges	55
Handle the print cartridges	56
Replace the print cartridges	56
Align the print cartridges	59
Clean the print cartridges	59
Clean the print cartridge contacts	60
Clean the area around the ink nozzles	61
Store print cartridges	62
Clean the HP Fax	63
Clean the glass strip	63
Clean the white strip	64
Clean the exterior	65
Troubleshooting tips and resources	65
Solve printing problems	65
Poor print quality and unexpected printouts	66
Solve paper-feed problems	67
Solve copy problems	67
Solve fax problems	69
Troubleshoot setup issues	74
Clear paper jams	75
Avoid paper jams	76
HP supplies and fax specifications	77
Order printing supplies online	77
Supplies	77
HP media	77
Print cartridges	77
Physical specifications	78
Product features and capacities	78
Memory specifications	78
Print specifications	78
Copy specifications	78
Fax specifications	79
Environmental specifications	79
Electrical specifications	79
Acoustic emission specifications (noise levels per ISO 7779)	79
Support and warranty	81
Obtain electronic support	81
Obtain HP telephone support	81
Before you call	81
Support process	82
HP support by phone	82
Phone support period	82
Placing a call	82
After the phone support period	82
Additional warranty options	82
Prepare the HP Fax for shipment	82
Pack the HP Fax	83
Warranty	84
Regulatory information	85
FCC statement	85
Noise emission statement for Germany	86
Notice to users of the U.S. telephone network: FCC requirements	86
Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network	87
Notice to users in the European Economic Area	87
Regulatory model number	88
Environmental product stewardship program	88
Paper use	88
Plastics	88
Material safety data sheets	88
Energy consumption	88
Recycling program	88
HP inkjet supplies recycling program	88
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	90
Declaration of conformity	91

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Duration

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Number of pages

•

Result (status) of transmission

To print the fax log from the control panel

On the control panel, press

Reports

Press the arrow key to move down to

Fax Log

, and then press

Test fax setup

You can test your fax setup to check the status of the HP Fax and to make sure it is set

up properly for faxing. Perform this test after you have completed setting up the HP Fax

for faxing. The test does the following:

•

Tests the fax hardware

•

Verifies the correct type of phone cord is connected to the HP Fax

•

Checks that the phone cord is plugged into the correct port

•

Checks for a dial tone

•

Checks for an active phone line

•

Tests the status of your phone line connection

The HP Fax prints a report with the results of the test. If the test fails, review the report

for information on how to fix the problem and rerun the test.

To test fax setup

Set up the HP Fax for faxing according to your particular home or office setup

instructions.

Make sure the print cartridges are installed, and that full-size paper is loaded in the

input tray before starting the test.

From the control panel, press

Setup

Select

Tools

, and then select

Run Fax Test

The HP Fax displays the status of the test on the display and prints a report.

Review the report.

•

If the test passes and you are still having problems faxing, check the fax settings

listed in the report to verify the settings are correct. A blank or incorrect fax setting

can cause problems faxing.

•

If the test fails, review the report for more information on how to fix any problems

found.

The fax test failed

If you ran a fax test and the test failed, review the report for basic information about the

error and to see which part of the test failed. To resolve the error, locate the topic that

best matches the test failure and try the solutions.

After you resolve any problems found, run the fax test again to make sure it passes and

the HP Fax is ready for faxing. If the

Fax Hardware Test

continues to fail and you

experience problems faxing, contact HP Support. Go to

www.hp.com/support

. If

Chapter 5

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