HP 3180 User Guide

HP 3100 Fax series
User Guide
HP 3100 Fax series
User Guide
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Safety information
Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce risk of injury from fire or electric shock.
1. Read and understand all instructions in the documentation that comes with the HP Fax.
2. Use only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting this product to a power source. If you do not know whether the outlet is grounded, check with a qualified electrician.
3. Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4. Unplug this product from wall outlets before cleaning.
5. Do not install or use this product near water, or when you are wet.
6. Install the product securely on a stable surface.
7. Install the product in a protected location where no one can step on or trip over the line cord, and the line cord cannot be damaged.
8. If the product does not operate normally, see
troubleshoot.
9. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Maintain and

Contents

1 Get started
Find other resources for the product .........................................................................................5
Understand the HP Fax parts.....................................................................................................5
Front view.............................................................................................................................6
Back view..............................................................................................................................6
Control panel buttons and lights...........................................................................................7
Load full-size paper....................................................................................................................8
Load originals...........................................................................................................................10
Change HP Fax settings...........................................................................................................11
Send a basic fax.......................................................................................................................11
Set the answer mode................................................................................................................12
Set up faxing for the HP Fax ...................................................................................................12
Set up faxing (parallel phone systems)..............................................................................13
Serial-type fax setup...........................................................................................................14
2Use the HP Fax
Control panel menus................................................................................................................15
Use control panel menus..........................................................................................................16
Control-panel message types...................................................................................................16
Text and symbols......................................................................................................................17
Type numbers and text on the control-panel keypad.........................................................17
To enter text..................................................................................................................17
To enter a space, pause, or symbol.............................................................................18
To erase a letter, number, or symbol............................................................................18
Available symbols for dialing fax numbers.........................................................................18
Set up speed-dial entries..........................................................................................................18
Set up fax numbers as speed-dial entries or groups..........................................................19
Set up speed-dial entries..............................................................................................19
Set up a speed-dial group............................................................................................19
Print and view a list of speed-dial entries...........................................................................20
Select print media.....................................................................................................................20
Tips for selecting and using print media.............................................................................20
Understand specifications for supported media.................................................................21
Understand supported sizes.........................................................................................21
Understand supported media types and weights.........................................................21
Set minimum margins.........................................................................................................21
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Send a fax................................................................................................................................22
Send a fax manually from a phone.....................................................................................22
Send a fax using monitor dialing........................................................................................24
Send a fax from memory....................................................................................................24
Schedule a fax to send later...............................................................................................25
Send a fax to multiple recipients.........................................................................................25
Send a color original or image/embedded picture fax........................................................26
Change the fax resolution and Lighter/Darker settings......................................................27
Change the fax resolution.............................................................................................27
Change the Lighter / Darker setting............................................................................28
Set new default settings...............................................................................................28
Send a fax in Error Correction Mode..................................................................................29
Receive a fax............................................................................................................................29
Receive a fax manually......................................................................................................29
Set up backup fax reception...............................................................................................30
Reprint received faxes from memory..................................................................................31
Poll to receive a fax............................................................................................................31
Forward faxes to another number......................................................................................32
Set the paper size for received faxes.................................................................................32
Set automatic reduction for incoming faxes........................................................................33
Block junk fax numbers......................................................................................................33
Set the junk fax mode...................................................................................................33
Add numbers to the junk fax list...................................................................................34
Remove numbers from the junk fax list........................................................................34
Change fax settings..................................................................................................................35
Configure the fax header....................................................................................................35
Set the number of rings before answering..........................................................................35
Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring............................................................36
Set the fax error correction mode.......................................................................................36
Set the dial type..................................................................................................................36
Set the redial options..........................................................................................................37
Set the fax speed................................................................................................................37
Fax over the Internet................................................................................................................38
Cancel a fax..............................................................................................................................38
4Copy
Make copies from the control panel..........................................................................................39
Change the copy settings.........................................................................................................39
Set the number of copies..........................................................................................................40
Set the copy paper size............................................................................................................40
Set the copy paper type............................................................................................................40
Change copy speed or quality..................................................................................................41
Resize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paper........................................................................41
Copy a legal-size document onto letter paper..........................................................................42
Adjust the lightness and darkness of your copy.......................................................................42
Enhance blurred areas of your copy.........................................................................................42
Enhance light areas of your copy.............................................................................................43
Cancel a copy job.....................................................................................................................43
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5 Configure and manage
Manage the HP Fax..................................................................................................................44
Use reports...............................................................................................................................44
Print fax confirmation reports..............................................................................................44
Print fax error reports..........................................................................................................45
Print and view the fax log...................................................................................................45
Test fax setup...........................................................................................................................46
The fax test failed.....................................................................................................................46
6 Maintain and troubleshoot
Work with print cartridges.........................................................................................................51
Print cartridges....................................................................................................................51
Handle the print cartridges.................................................................................................52
Replace the print cartridges................................................................................................52
Align the print cartridges.....................................................................................................55
Clean the print cartridges...................................................................................................55
Clean the print cartridge contacts.......................................................................................56
Clean the area around the ink nozzles...............................................................................57
Store print cartridges..........................................................................................................58
Clean the HP Fax.....................................................................................................................59
Clean the glass strip...........................................................................................................59
Clean the white strip...........................................................................................................60
Clean the exterior...............................................................................................................61
Troubleshooting tips and resources.........................................................................................61
Solve printing problems............................................................................................................61
Poor print quality and unexpected printouts.............................................................................62
Solve paper-feed problems......................................................................................................63
Solve copy problems................................................................................................................63
Solve fax problems...................................................................................................................65
Troubleshoot setup issues........................................................................................................70
Clear paper jams......................................................................................................................71
Avoid paper jams......................................................................................................................72
A HP supplies and fax specifications
Order printing supplies online...................................................................................................73
Supplies....................................................................................................................................73
HP media............................................................................................................................73
Print cartridges....................................................................................................................73
Physical specifications..............................................................................................................74
Product features and capacities...............................................................................................74
Memory specifications..............................................................................................................74
Print specifications....................................................................................................................74
Copy specifications...................................................................................................................74
Fax specifications.....................................................................................................................75
Environmental specifications....................................................................................................75
Electrical specifications............................................................................................................75
Acoustic emission specifications (noise levels per ISO 7779)..................................................75
B Support and warranty
Obtain electronic support..........................................................................................................77
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Obtain HP telephone support...................................................................................................77
Before you call....................................................................................................................77
Support process.................................................................................................................78
HP support by phone..........................................................................................................78
Phone support period...................................................................................................78
Placing a call.................................................................................................................78
After the phone support period.....................................................................................78
Additional warranty options................................................................................................78
Prepare the HP Fax for shipment.............................................................................................78
Pack the HP Fax.......................................................................................................................79
Warranty...................................................................................................................................80
C Regulatory information
FCC statement..........................................................................................................................81
Noise emission statement for Germany...................................................................................82
Notice to users of the U.S. telephone network: FCC requirements..........................................82
Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network.................................................................83
Notice to users in the European Economic Area......................................................................83
Regulatory model number........................................................................................................84
Environmental product stewardship program...........................................................................84
Paper use...........................................................................................................................84
Plastics...............................................................................................................................84
Material safety data sheets.................................................................................................84
Energy consumption...........................................................................................................84
Recycling program..............................................................................................................84
HP inkjet supplies recycling program.................................................................................84
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European
Union..................................................................................................................................86
Declaration of conformity..........................................................................................................87
Index..............................................................................................................................................88
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1 Get started

This guide provides details about how to use the HP Fax and to resolve problems.

Find other resources for the product

• Understand the HP Fax parts
• Load full-size paper
• Load originals
• Change HP Fax settings
• Send a basic fax
• Set the answer mode
• Set up faxing for the HP Fax
Find other resources for the product
You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that are not included in this guide from the following resources:
Resource Description Location
Setup poster Provides illustrated setup
Control panel Provides status, error, and
Logs and reports Provides information about
HP Web sites If you have Internet access,
HP telephone support Lists information to contact
information.
warning information about operations.
events that have occurred.
you can get help and support from the HP Web sites. These Web sites offer technical support, supplies, and ordering information.
HP. During the warranty period, this support is often free of charge.

Understand the HP Fax parts

Front view Back view
• Control panel buttons and lights
A printed version of the document is provided with the HP Fax.
For more information, see
Control panel buttons and lights.
For more information, see
Configure and manage.
www.hp.com/support
www.hp.com
For more information, see
Obtain HP telephone support.
Understand the HP Fax parts 5
Chapter 1

Front view

1 Document feeder tray
2 Control panel display
3 Paper guides
4 Control panel
5 Print cartridge door
6 Input tray
7 Tray extender
8 Paper-width guide
9 Document catcher
10 Document catcher extender
11 Handset

Back view

6 Get started
1 Power connection
2 Fax ports (1-LINE and 2-EXT)
3 Rear door
4 Rear door access tab

Control panel buttons and lights

The following diagram and related table provide a quick reference to the control panel features.
Label Icon Name and Description
1 Speed Dial: Selects a speed dial number
2 Lighter / Darker: Lightens or darkens black-and-white faxes being sent
3 Fax Resolution: Adjusts the resolution for black-and-white faxes being sent
4 Attention light: When blinking, the attention light indicates an error has occurred that
5 Display: View menus and messages
6 Back: Moves you one level up in the menu
requires your attention
Understand the HP Fax parts 7
Chapter 1
(continued)
Label Icon Name and Description
7 Left arrow: Decrease values on the display
8 OK: Selects a menu or a setting on the display
9 Right arrow: Increases values on the display
10 Setup: Presents the Setup Menu for generating reports and changing fax and other
11 Reports: Opens the menu of reports you can print
12 Cancel: Stops a job, exits a menu, or exits settings
13 START COPY Black: Starts a black-and-white copy
14 START COPY Color: Starts a color copy
15 START FAX Color: Starts a color fax
16 START FAX Black: Starts a black-and-white fax
17 Fax Menu: Places the HP Fax in fax mode and presents the Fax Menu. Press Fax
18 Copy Menu: Places the HP Fax in copy mode and presents the Copy Menu. Press
19 Keypad: Enter fax numbers, values, or text
20 Flash: Cancels a fax and brings up a dial tone. Also used to answer a call waiting
21 Answer Mode: Switches among the Answer Mode settings. Depending on the
22 Redial/Pause: Redials the most recently dialed number or inserts a 3-second pause
23 One-touch speed dial buttons: Accesses the first 20 speed dial numbers. Press a
maintenance settings
Menu repeatedly to scroll through the options in the Fax Menu.
Copy Menu repeatedly to scroll through the options in the Copy Menu.
setting, the HP Fax automatically answers incoming phone calls, requires you to receive the fax manually, or "listens" for fax tones.
in a fax number
speed dial button once to select the speed dial number presented in the left column. Press the same speed dial button a second time to select the speed dial number in the right column.

Load full-size paper

You can load full-size letter, A4, or legal paper into the input tray of the HP Fax.
CAUTION: Make sure that the HP Fax is idle and silent when you load paper into
the input tray. If it is servicing the print cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the HP Fax might not be in place. You could push the paper too far forward, causing the HP Fax to eject blank pages.
TIP: To help prevent rips, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges, store all paper flat in
a resealable bag. If the paper is not stored properly, extreme changes in temperature and humidity might result in curled paper that does not work well in the HP Fax.
8 Get started
To load full-size paper
1. Slide the paper-width guide to its outermost position.
2. Flip the tray extender up toward you.
NOTE: When you use legal-size paper, leave the tray extender closed.
3. Tap a stack of paper on a flat surface to align the edges, and then check the paper
for the following:
Make sure it is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges.
Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type.
Load full-size paper 9
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4. Insert the stack of paper into the input tray with the short edge forward and the print
side down. Slide the stack of paper forward until it stops.
TIP: If you are using letterhead, insert the top of the page first with the print side
down. For more help on loading full-size paper and letterhead, refer to the diagram engraved in the base of the input tray.
5. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper.
Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of paper fits within the input tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.

Load originals

You can copy or fax a single or multiple-page A4-, letter-, or legal-size document by placing it in the document feeder tray.
The document feeder tray holds a maximum of 20 sheets of letter- or A4-size paper, or it holds 15 sheets of legal-size paper.
To load an original in the document feeder tray
1. Load your original, with the print side down, into the document feeder tray. Place the
pages so that the top edge of the document goes in first. Slide the media into the automatic document feeder until you hear a beep or see a message on the display indicating that the loaded pages were detected.
TIP: For more help on loading originals in the automatic document feeder, refer
to the diagram engraved in the document feeder tray.
10 Get started
2. Slide the width guides inward until they stop at the left and right edges of the media.

Change HP Fax settings

You can change the HP Fax settings from the control panel:
To change settings from the control panel
1. At the control panel, press the menu button for the function you are using (for example,
Copy Menu).
2. To reach the option that you want to change, use one of the following methods:
Press a control-panel button, and then use the left or right arrow keys to adjust
the value.
Select the option from the menu on the control-panel display.
3. Select the value that you want, and then press OK.

Send a basic fax

You can easily send a single- or multiple-page black-and-white fax by using the control panel.
NOTE: If you need printed confirmation that your faxes were successfully sent,
enable fax confirmation before sending any faxes.
TIP: You can also send a fax manually from a phone or by using monitor dialing.
These features allow you to control the pace of your dialing. They are also useful when you want to use a calling card to charge the call and you have to respond to tone prompts while dialing.
Send a basic fax 11
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To send a basic fax from the control panel
1. Load your originals. For additional information, see
2. Enter the fax number by using the keypad, press Speed Dial or a one-touch speed
dial button to select a speed dial, or press Redial/Pause to redial the last number dialed.
TIP: To add a pause in the fax number you are entering, press Redial/Pause,
or press the Symbols (*) button repeatedly, until a dash (-) appears on the display.
3. Press START FAX Black.
If the HP Fax detects an original loaded in the automatic document feeder, it sends the document to the number you entered.
TIP: If the recipient reports issues with the quality of the fax you sent, you can
try changing the resolution or contrast of your fax.

Set the answer mode

The answer mode determines how the HP Fax answers incoming calls.
Select Fax mode if you want to receive faxes automatically. The HP Fax will answer
the telephone, automatically detect fax tones, and receive a fax.
Select Tel mode if you want to receive faxes manually. You must be available to
respond in person to the incoming fax call or the HP Fax does not receive faxes. Press START FAX Black or START FAX Color to begin receiving the fax.
Select FaxTel mode if you want the HP Fax to answer faxes automatically after a
certain number of rings that are specified by the Rings to Answer setting. If the HP Fax does not sense a fax signal, it will ring 5 times in a different tone to tell you it may be a regular telephone call. If you do not pick up the handset, it will try again to receive a fax after several more rings.
Select AnswerMachine mode if you have an answering machine connected directly
to the port labeled 2-EXT on the back of your HP Fax. When a call comes in, the answering machine answers and listens. If it detects fax tones, it receives the fax; otherwise, the answering machine records the caller's message. If the answering machine is switched off or not connected to your HP Fax, the HP Fax will automatically attempt to receive a fax after several rings.
Load originals.
To select the answer mode via the control panel
Press Answer Mode button until the desired mode displays.

Set up faxing for the HP Fax

After completing all the steps in the setup poster, use the instructions in this section to complete your fax setup. Keep your setup poster for later use.
In this section, you will learn how to set up the HP Fax so that faxing works successfully with equipment and services you might already have on the same phone line.
12 Get started

Set up faxing (parallel phone systems)

Before you begin setting up the HP Fax for faxing, determine which kind of phone system your country/region uses. The instructions for fax setup differ depending on whether you have a serial- or parallel-type phone system.
If you do not see your country/region listed in the table below, you probably have a
serial-type phone system. In a serial-type phone system, the connector type on your shared telephone equipment (modems, phones, and answering machines) does not allow a physical connection to the "2-EXT" port on the HP Fax. Instead, all equipment must be connected at the telephone wall jack.
NOTE: In some countries/regions that use serial-type phone systems, the phone
cord that came with the HP Fax might have an additional wall plug attached to it. This enables you to connect other telecom devices to the wall jack where you plug in the HP Fax.
If your country/region is listed in the table below, you probably have a parallel-type
telephone system. In a parallel-type phone system, you are able to connect shared telephone equipment to the phone line by using the "2-EXT" port on the back of the HP Fax.
NOTE: If you have a parallel-type phone system, HP recommends you use the
2-wire phone cord supplied with the HP Fax to connect it to the telephone wall jack.
Table 1-1 Countries/regions with a parallel-type phone system
Argentina Australia Brazil
Canada Chile China
Colombia Greece India
Indonesia Ireland Japan
Korea Latin America Malaysia
Mexico Philippines Poland
Portugal Russia Saudi Arabia
Singapore Spain Taiwan
Thailand USA Venezuela
Vietnam
If you are unsure which kind of telephone system you have (serial or parallel), check with your telephone company.
Set up faxing for the HP Fax 13
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Serial-type fax setup

For information on setting up the HP Fax for faxing using a serial-type phone system, see the Fax Configuration Web site for your country/region.
Austria www.hp.com/at/faxconfig
Germany www.hp.com/de/faxconfig
Switzerland (French) www.hp.com/ch/fr/faxconfig
Switzerland (German) www.hp.com/ch/de/faxconfig
United Kingdom www.hp.com/uk/faxconfig
Finland www.hp.fi/faxconfig
Denmark www.hp.dk/faxconfig
Sweden www.hp.se/faxconfig
Norway www.hp.no/faxconfig
Netherlands www.hp.nl/faxconfig
Belgium (Dutch) www.hp.be/nl/faxconfig
Belgium (French) www.hp.be/fr/faxconfig
Portugal www.hp.pt/faxconfig
Spain www.hp.es/faxconfig
France www.hp.com/fr/faxconfig
Ireland www.hp.com/ie/faxconfig
Italy www.hp.com/it/faxconfig
14 Get started

2 Use the HP Fax

Control panel menus Use control panel menus
• Control-panel message types
• Text and symbols
• Set up speed-dial entries
• Select print media

Control panel menus

Setup Menu
1. Print Report
1. Fax Confirmation
2. Image on Fax Send Report
3. Fax Error Report
4. Self-Test Report
5. Last Transaction
6. Fax Log
7. Speed Dial List
8. Caller ID Report
9. Junk Fax List
0. Reprint Faxes in Memory
2. Speed Dial Setup
1. Individual Speed Dial
2. Group Speed Dial
3. Delete Speed Dial
4. Print Speed Dial List
3. Basic Fax Setup
1. Fax Header
2. Rings to Answer
3. Fax Paper Size
4. Rings and Beep Volume
5. Phone Line, Monitor Volume
6. Tone and Pulse Dialing
7. Junk Fax Blocker Setup
4. Advanced Fax Setup
1. Distinctive Ring
2. Busy Redial
3. No Answer Redial
4. Automatic Reduction
5. Backup Fax Reception
6. Error Correction Mode
7. Fax Speed
8. Fax Forwarding (Black Only)
5. Tools
1. Clean Print Cartridge
2. Align Print Cartridge
3. Date and Time
4. Restore Factory Defaults
5. Reprint Faxes in Memory
6. Run Fax Test
7. Clear Fax Log
6. Preferences
1. Set Language and Country/Region
2. Set Scroll Speed
3. Set Prompt Delay Time
Fax Menu Copy Menu
Enter Number
Resolution
Number of
Copies Reduce/Enlarge
Paper Type
Lighter/Darker
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Chapter 2
(continued)
Fax Menu Copy Menu
Lighter/Darker
How to Fax
Set New Defaults

Use control panel menus

The following sections provide a quick reference to top-level menus that appear on the control-panel display. To display a menu, press the menu button for the function you want to use.
Fax menu: Menu options include:
Modifying resolution Lightening/darkening Sending delayed faxes Setting up new defaults
Copy menu: Menu options include:
Selecting copy quantities Reducing/enlarging Selecting media type and size

Control-panel message types

Message type Description
Status messages Status messages reflect the current state of the HP Fax.
Warning messages Warning messages inform you of events that require your
Error messages Error messages communicate that some action must be
They inform you of normal operation and require no action to clear them. They change as the state of the HP Fax changes. Whenever the HP Fax is ready, not busy, and has no pending warning messages, the display shows date, time, and the answer mode.
attention, but they do not prevent the HP Fax from operating. An example of a warning message is a low ink warning. These messages appear until you resolve the condition.
performed, such as adding media or clearing a media jam. These messages are usually accompanied by a blinking red Attention light. Take the appropriate action to continue printing.
If the error message shows an error code, unplug the HP Fax, and then plug it in again. In most situations, this action solves the problem. If the message persists, your HP Fax might need service. For more information, see
Support and warranty.
NOTE: The faxes stored in memory are not deleted
when you unplug the power cord.
Copy Quality
Copy Paper Size
Enhancements
Set New Defaults
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(continued)
Message type Description
Critical error messages Critical error messages inform you of a HP Fax failure.
Some of these messages can be cleared by unplugging the power cord, and plugging it back in again. If a critical error persists, service is required. For more information, see
Support and warranty.
NOTE: The faxes stored in memory are not deleted
when you unplug the power cord.

Text and symbols

You can use the keypad on the control panel to enter text and symbols.
You can also enter symbols from the keypad when you dial a fax or phone number. When the HP Fax dials the number, it interprets the symbol and responds accordingly. For example, if you enter a dash in the fax number, the HP Fax will pause before dialing the remainder of the number. A pause is useful if you need to gain access to an outside line before dialing the fax number.
NOTE: If you want to enter a symbol in your fax number, such as a dash, you need
to enter the symbol by using the keypad.

Type numbers and text on the control-panel keypad

You can enter text or symbols by using the keypad on the control panel.
After you are done entering text, press OK to store your entry.
To enter text
1. Press the keypad numbers that correspond to the letters of a name. For example, the
letters a, b, and c correspond to the number 2, as shown on the button below.
TIP: Press a button multiple times to see the available characters. Depending
on your language and country/region setting, other characters might be available in addition to the ones shown on the keypad.
2. After the correct letter appears, wait for the cursor to advance automatically to the
right, or press the right arrow button. Press the number that corresponds to the next letter in the name. Press the button multiple times until the correct letter appears. The first letter of a word is automatically set to uppercase.
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To enter a space, pause, or symbol
To insert a space, press Space.
To enter a pause, press Redial/Pause. A dash appears in the number sequence.
To enter a symbol, such as @, press the Symbols button repeatedly to scroll through
the list of available symbols: at (@), period (.), underscore (_), dash (-), ampersand (&), slash (/), colon (:), semicolon (;), comma (,), question (?), back slash (\), asterisk (*), parentheses ( ), apostrophe ('), equals (=), plus (+), number sign (#), exclamation (!), percent (%), and quotation mark (“).
To erase a letter, number, or symbol
If you make a mistake, press the left arrow button to clear it, and then make the correct
entry.

Available symbols for dialing fax numbers

To enter a symbol, such as *, press Symbols repeatedly to scroll through the list of symbols. The following table provides the symbols that you can use in a fax or phone number sequence, fax header information, and speed-dial entries.
Available symbols
* Displays an asterisk symbol when
- When auto-dialing, the HP Fax enters a
( ) Displays a left or right parenthesis to
W When auto-dialing, W causes the HP Fax
R During auto-dialing, the R functions the
+ Displays a plus symbol. This symbol does
Description Available when entering
required for dialing.
pause in the number sequence.
separate numbers, such as area codes, for easier reading. These symbols do not affect dialing.
to wait for a dial tone before continuing to dial.
same as a Flash button on your telephone.
not affect dialing.

Set up speed-dial entries

Fax header name, speed-dial names, speed-dial numbers, fax or phone numbers, and monitor dial entries
Fax header name, fax header number, speed-dial names, speed­dial numbers, and fax or phone numbers
Fax header name, fax header number, speed-dial names, speed­dial numbers, and fax or phone numbers
Speed-dial numbers and fax or phone numbers
Speed-dial numbers and fax or phone numbers
Fax header name, fax header number, speed-dial names, speed­dial numbers, and fax or phone numbers
You can set up frequently used fax numbers as speed-dial entries. This lets you dial those numbers quickly by using the control panel. The first 20 entries for each of these
18 Use the HP Fax
destinations are associated with the 10 dual-purpose speed-dial buttons on the control panel.
Set up fax numbers as speed-dial entries or groups Print and view a list of speed-dial entries

Set up fax numbers as speed-dial entries or groups

You can store fax numbers or groups of fax numbers as speed-dial entries. Speed-dial entries 1 through 20 are associated with the corresponding ten speed-dial buttons on the control panel.
For information about printing a list of the speed-dial entries that are set up, see
view a list of speed-dial entries.
Set up speed-dial entries Set up a speed-dial group
Set up speed-dial entries
Control panel: Press Setup, and then select the Speed Dial Setup option.
To add or change an entry: Select Individual Speed Dial or Group Speed Dial and
press the arrow keys to move to an unused entry number, or type a number on the keypad. Type the fax number, and then press OK. Include any pauses or other required numbers, such as an area code, an access code for numbers outside a PBX system (usually a 9 or 0), or a long-distance prefix. Type the name, and then press OK.
To delete one entry or all entries: Select Delete Speed Dial, press the arrow keys to
highlight the speed-dial entry that you want to delete, and then press OK.
Print and
Set up a speed-dial group
If you send information to the same group of fax numbers on a regular basis, you can set up a speed-dial entry for a group in order to simplify the task. The speed-dial entry for a group can be associated with a speed-dial button on the control panel.
A group member must be a member of the speed-dial list before you can add the member to a speed-dial group. You can add up to 48 fax numbers to each group (with up to 50 characters for each fax number).
Control panel: Press the Setup button, and then select the Speed Dial Setup option. To add a group: Select Group Speed Dial, select an unassigned speed-dial entry,
and then press OK. Use the arrow keys to highlight a speed-dial entry, and then press OK to select it. Repeat this step to add additional speed-dial entries to this group. Use the keypad to enter a group speed-dial name, and then press OK. Follow any prompts that might occur.
To add entries to a group: Select Group Speed Dial, select the group speed-dial
entry that you want to change, and then press OK. Use the arrow keys to highlight a speed-dial entry, and then press OK to select it. Repeat this step to add additional speed-dial entries to this group. Follow any prompts that might occur.
To delete a group: Select Delete Speed Dial, press the arrow keys to highlight the
speed-dial entry that you want to delete, and then press OK.
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Print and view a list of speed-dial entries

You can print or view a list of all of the speed-dial entries that have been set up. Each entry in the list contains the following information:
Speed-dial number (the first ten entries correspond to the ten speed-dial buttons on
the control panel)
Name associated with the fax number or group of fax numbers
For the fax speed-dial list, the fax number (or all of the fax numbers for a group)

Select print media

The HP Fax is designed to work well with most types of office media. It is best to test a variety of print media types before buying large quantities. Use HP media for optimum print quality. Visit the HP Web site at

Tips for selecting and using print media

For the best results, observe the following guidelines.
Always use media that conforms to the HP Fax specifications. For more information,
see
Understand specifications for supported media.
Load only one type of media at a time into a tray.
Load media print-side down and aligned against the right and back edges of the tray.
For more information, see
Do not overload the tray. For more information, see supported media.
To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid the following
media:
Multipart forms Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled Media with cutouts or perforations Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
Load full-size paper.
www.hp.com for more information about HP media.
Understand specifications for
Photo media
Use the Best mode to copy images/embedded pictures. Note that in this mode,
copying takes longer.
Remove each sheet as it copies and set it aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack
up may cause smearing.
Transparencies
Insert transparencies with the rough side down and the adhesive strip pointing
towards the back of the device.
Use the Normal mode to copy transparencies. This mode provides longer drying time
and ensures that the ink dries completely before the next page is delivered to the output tray.
Remove each sheet as it copies and set it aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack
up may cause smearing.
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Understand specifications for supported media

Use the following tables to determine the correct media to use with your HP Fax, and determine what features will work with your media.
Understand supported sizes Understand supported media types and weights
Understand supported sizes
Type Size
Paper Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
A4: 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches)
Legal: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
B5–JIS: 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 inches)
Transparency film Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
A4: 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches)
Premium photo paper Letter: 216 x 280 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
A4: 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches)
Understand supported media types and weights
Type Paper weight Input tray* Output tray** Document
Plain paper 16 to 24 lb. (60 to
Legal paper 20 to 24 lb. (75 to
Transparency film N/A 25 up to 10 N/A
8.5 x 11 inch photo paper
* Maximum capacity. The input tray has a maximum input stack height capacity of 10 mm.
** Output tray capacity is affected by the type of paper and the amount of ink you are using. HP recommends emptying the output tray frequently.

Set minimum margins

Top (leading edge) Bottom (trailing
U.S. (Letter, Legal, Executive)
ISO (A4, A5) and JIS (B5) 1.8 mm (0.07 inches) 12.7 mm (0.50
feeder tray
90 gsm)
90 gsm)
N/A 40 20 N/A
1.5 mm (0.06 inches) 12.7 mm (0.50
up to 100
(16 lb. paper)
up to 100
(16 lb. paper)
edge)
inches)
inches)
up to 20
(16 lb. paper)
up to 20
(16 lb. paper)
up to 20
up to 15
Left and Right margins
6.4 mm (0.25 inches)
3.2 mm (0.13 inches)
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3Fax
You can use the HP Fax to send and receive faxes, including color faxes. You can schedule faxes to be sent at a later time and set up speed-dials to send faxes quickly and easily to frequently used numbers. From the control panel, you can also set a number of fax options, such as resolution and the contrast between lightness and darkness on the faxes you send.
NOTE: Before you begin faxing, make sure you have set up the HP Fax properly for
faxing.
You can verify the fax is set up correctly by running the fax setup test from the control panel. To run the fax test, press Setup, select Tools, select Run fax test, and then press OK.
Send a fax Receive a fax
• Change fax settings
• Fax over the Internet
• Cancel a fax

Send a fax

You can send a fax in a variety of ways. Using the control panel, you can send a black­and-white or color fax. You can also initiate a fax manually from an external phone. This allows you to speak with the recipient before sending the fax.
Send a fax manually from a phone Send a fax using monitor dialing
• Send a fax from memory
• Schedule a fax to send later
• Send a fax to multiple recipients
• Send a color original or image/embedded picture fax
• Change the fax resolution and Lighter/Darker settings
• Send a fax in Error Correction Mode

Send a fax manually from a phone

Sending a fax manually allows you to make a phone call and talk with the recipient before you send the fax. This is useful if you want to inform the recipient that you are going to send them a fax before sending it. When you send a fax manually, you can hear the dial tones, telephone prompts, or other sounds through the handset on your telephone. This makes it easy for you to use a calling card to send your fax.
Depending on how the recipient has their fax machine set up, the recipient might answer the phone, or the fax machine might take the call. If a person answers the phone, you can speak with the recipient before sending the fax. If a fax machine answers the call,
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you can send the fax directly to the fax machine when you hear the fax tones from the receiving fax machine.
To initiate a fax manually from an external phone
1. Load your originals. For additional information, see
Load originals.
2. Dial the number by using the keypad on the phone that is connected to the HP Fax.
NOTE: Do not use the keypad on the control panel of the HP Fax when manually
sending a fax. You must use the keypad on your phone to dial the recipient's number.
3. If the recipient answers the telephone, you can engage in a conversation before
sending your fax.
NOTE: If a fax machine answers the call, you will hear fax tones from the
receiving fax machine. Proceed to the next step to transmit the fax.
4. When you are ready to send the fax, press START FAX Black or START FAX
Color.
NOTE: If prompted, select Send Fax, and then press START FAX Black or
START FAX Color again.
If you were speaking with the recipient before sending the fax, inform the recipient that they should press Start on their fax machine after they hear fax tones. The telephone line is silent while the fax is transmitting. At this point, you can hang up the telephone. If you want to continue speaking with the recipient, remain on the line until the fax transmission is complete.
To send a fax manually using the attached handset
1. Load your originals print side down and top first in the center of the document feeder
tray.
2. Pick up the handset that is attached to the HP Fax and dial the number by using the
keypad on the control panel.
3. If the recipient answers the telephone, you can engage in a conversation before
sending your fax.
NOTE: If a fax machine answers the call, you will hear fax tones from the
receiving fax machine. Proceed to the next step to transmit the fax.
4. Once you are ready to send the fax, press START FAX Black or START FAX
Color.
NOTE: If prompted, select Send Fax, and then press START FAX Black or
START FAX Color again.
If you were speaking with the recipient before sending the fax, inform the recipient that they should press Start on their fax machine after they hear fax tones. The telephone line is silent while the fax is transmitting. At this point, you can hang up the telephone. If you want to continue speaking with the recipient, remain on the line until the fax transmission is complete.
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Send a fax using monitor dialing

Monitor dialing allows you to dial a number from the control panel as you would dial a regular telephone. When you send a fax using monitor dialing, you can hear the dial tones, telephone prompts, or other sounds through the speakers on the HP Fax. This enables you to respond to prompts while dialing, as well as control the pace of your dialing.
TIP: If you do not enter your calling card PIN fast enough, the HP Fax might start
sending fax tones too soon and cause your PIN not to be recognized by the calling card service. If this is the case, you can create a speed dial entry to store the PIN for your calling card.
NOTE: Make sure the volume is turned on, or you will not hear a dial tone.
To send a fax using monitor dialing from the control panel
1. Load your originals. For additional information, see
2. Press START FAX Black or START FAX Color.
If the HP Fax detects an original loaded in the automatic document feeder, you will hear a dial tone.
3. When you hear the dial tone, enter the number by using the keypad on the control
panel.
4. Follow any prompts that might occur.
TIP: If you are using a calling card to send a fax and you have your calling card
PIN stored as a speed dial, when prompted to enter your PIN, press Speed Dial or a one-touch speed dial button to select the speed dial entry where you
have your PIN stored.
Your fax is sent when the receiving fax machine answers.
Load originals.

Send a fax from memory

You can scan a black-and-white fax into memory and then send the fax from memory. This feature is useful if the fax number you are trying to reach is busy or temporarily unavailable. The HP Fax scans the originals into memory and sends them once it is able to connect to the receiving fax machine. After the HP Fax scans the pages into memory, you can immediately remove the originals from the document feeder tray.
NOTE: You can only send a black-and-white fax from memory.
To send a fax from memory
1. Load your originals print side down into the document feeder tray.
2. In the Fax area, press Fax Menu.
The Enter Number prompt appears.
3. Enter the fax number by using the keypad, press Speed Dial or a one-touch speed
dial button to select a speed dial, or press Redial/Pause to redial the last number dialed.
4. In the Fax area, press Fax Menu repeatedly until How to Fax appears.
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5. Press until Scan & Fax appears, and then press OK.
6. Press START FAX Black.
The HP Fax scans the originals into memory and sends the fax when the receiving fax machine is available.

Schedule a fax to send later

You can schedule a black-and-white fax to be sent within the next 24 hours. This enables you to send a black-and-white fax late in the evening, when phone lines are not as busy or phone rates are lower, for example. The HP Fax automatically sends your fax at the specified time.
You can only schedule one fax to be sent at a time. You can continue to send faxes normally, however, while a fax is scheduled.
NOTE: You can only send faxes in black and white due to memory limitations.
To schedule a fax from the control panel
1. Load your originals print side down into the document feeder tray.
2. In the Fax area, press Fax Menu repeatedly until How to Fax appears.
3. Press
4. Enter the send time by using the numeric keypad, and then press OK. If prompted,
press 1 for AM, or 2 for PM.
5. Enter the fax number by using the keypad, press Speed Dial or a one-touch speed
dial button to select a speed dial, or press Redial/Pause to redial the last number dialed.
6. Press START FAX Black.
The HP Fax scans all pages and the scheduled time appears on the display. The fax is sent at the scheduled time.
until Send Fax Later appears, and then press OK.
To cancel a scheduled fax
1. In the Fax area, press Fax Menu repeatedly until How to Fax appears.
2. Press
If there is a fax already scheduled, the Cancel prompt appears on the display.
3. Press 1 to select Yes.
until Send Fax Later appears, and then press OK.
NOTE: You can also cancel the scheduled fax by pressing Cancel on the control
panel when the scheduled time is visible on the display.

Send a fax to multiple recipients

You can send a fax to multiple recipients without first setting up a group speed dial.
NOTE: The list of recipients you specify for this fax is not saved and only works for
sending faxes in black. If you intend to send other faxes to the same recipient list, you should create a group speed dial list. For more information, see
as speed-dial entries or groups
Set up fax numbers
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To send a fax to multiple recipients without using group speed dial
1. Press Fax Menu, select How to Fax, and then select Broadcast Fax.
2. Enter a fax number by using the keypad, or use the arrow keys to access speed dials.
3. At the Enter Another? prompt, do one of the following:
If you want to add another, press Yes, and then repeat step 2 for each number.
If you are done, press No.
NOTE: You can add up to 20 individual fax numbers.
4. Press START FAX Black.
5. When prompted, load your originals print side down and top first in the center of the
document feeder tray. For additional information, see
Load originals.
6. Press START FAX Black again.
You can send a fax to multiple recipients at once by grouping individual speed dial entries into group speed dial entries.
To send a fax to multiple recipients using group speed dial
1. Load your originals print side down into the document feeder tray.
2. Press Speed Dial repeatedly, until the appropriate group speed dial entry appears.
TIP: You can also scroll through the speed dial entries by pressing or , or
you can select a speed dial entry by entering its speed dial code using the keypad on the control panel.
3. Press START FAX Black.
If the HP Fax detects an original loaded in the automatic document feeder, it sends the document to each number in the group speed dial entry.
NOTE: You can only use group speed dial entries to send faxes in black and
white, because of memory limitations. The HP Fax scans the fax into memory then dials the first number. When a connection is made, it sends the fax and dials the next number. If a number is busy or not answering, the HP Fax follows the settings for Busy Redial and No Answer Redial. If a connection cannot be made, the next number is dialed and an error report is generated.

Send a color original or image/embedded picture fax

You can fax a color original or image/embedded picture from the HP Fax. If it determines that the recipient's fax machine only supports black-and-white faxes, the fax is sent in black and white.
HP recommends that you use only color originals for color faxing.
To send a color original or image/embedded picture fax from the control panel
1. Load your originals print side down into the document feeder tray.
2. In the Fax area, press Fax Menu.
The Enter Number prompt appears.
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