Lexmark Optra 1200 Setup Manual page 61

Connecting
an external
fax modem
Power cord
External class 1
fax modem
Phone cord
If you installed an optional tri-port adapter in your
printer, you can attach an external, class 1 fax modem to
the serial port on the adapter. You can then use your
printer to receive faxes.
Faxes received print in black only. You cannot send faxes
from your printer.
To set up the serial port to receive faxes:
To printer
serial port
Modem
cable
1
Make sure the printer power is off and the power
cord is unplugged.
2
Turn the modem power off.
3
Follow the instructions included with the modem
to connect the modem to the serial port.
The modem connects to the printer in the same way
it would connect to a computer. Make sure the
modem cable has a 25-pin connector to attach to the
serial connector on the printer.
4
Turn the modem power on.
You must turn on the modem before you turn on the
printer.
5
Turn the printer power on.
6
From the printer operator panel:
a
Press the
Menu>
menus.
b
Continue to press
.
FAX MENU
c
Press the
Select
appears on the second line of the display.
Fax Port
d
Press again.
Select
or button to enter the
<Menu
or until you see
Menu> <Menu
button.
Attach cables
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