Checklist for solving fax problems
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Several possible fixes are available. After each recommended action, retry faxing to see if the
problem is resolved.
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For best results during fax problem solving, make sure the line from the product is connected
directly to the wall phone port. Disconnect all other devices that are connected to the product.
1.
Verify that the telephone cord is connected to the correct port on the back of the product.
2.
Check the phone line by using the fax test:
a. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup button, and then
touch the
Service
menu.
b. Select the
Fax Service
menu.
c.
Select the
Run Fax Test
option. The product prints a fax test report.
The report contains the following possible results:
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Pass: The report contains all of the current fax settings for review.
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Fail: The report indicates the nature of the error and contains suggestions for how to
resolve the issue.
3.
Verify that the product firmware is current:
a. Print a configuration page from the control panel
Reports
menu to obtain the current firmware
date code.
b. Go to
www.hp.com
.
1.
Click the Support & Drivers link.
2.
Click the Download drivers and software (and firmware) link option.
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3.
In the For product box, enter the product model number, and then click the Go button.
4.
Click the link for your operating system.
5.
Scroll to the Firmware section of the table.
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If the listed version matches the version on the configuration page, you have the
most current version.
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If the versions are different, download the firmware upgrade file and upgrade the
firmware on the product following the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
The product must be connected to a computer with internet access to
upgrade firmware.
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Resend the fax.
4.
Verify that the fax was set up when the product software was installed.
From the computer, in the HP program folder, run the Fax Setup Utility.
5.
Verify that the telephone service supports analog fax.
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If using ISDN or digital PBX, contact your service provider for information about configuring
to an analog fax line.
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If using a VoIP service, change the
Fax Speed
setting to
Slow(V.29)
from the control panel.
Ask if your service provider supports fax and for the recommended fax modem speed. Some
companies might require an adapter.
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If you are using a DSL service, make sure that a filter is included on the phone-line connection
to the product. Contact the DSL service provider, or purchase a DSL filter if you do not have
one. If a DSL filter is installed, try another filter because filters can be defective.
6.
If the error persists, find more detailed problem-solving solutions in the sections that follow this one.