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Lexmark 20D0000 - X 340 MFP B/W Laser Fax Manual

Sending a fax using the computer
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Sending a fax using the computer
Faxing from a computer lets you send electronic documents without leaving your desk. This gives you the flexibility
of faxing documents directly from software programs. Sending a fax from your computer may save printing costs
since a printed copy will not be placed in the ADF or on the scanner glass.
Getting ready to send a fax using the computer
For Windows users
1
Verify that the PostScript driver is installed.
2
Verify that the fax option is installed in the printer driver.
3
From the Print dialog Fax screen, type the name and number of the fax recipient.
For Mac OS X version 10.2 and 10.3 users
1
With a document open, choose File > Print.
2
From the print options pop-up menu, choose Job Routing.
3
Select Fax, and then enter the recipient name, number, and other information as needed.
4
Click Print.
For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later users
1
With a document open, choose File > Print.
2
From the PDF pop-up menu, choose Fax PDF.
3
Type the fax number in the To field, and enter other information as needed.
4
Click Fax.
If you receive an error, "No fax modems were found", follow these directions to add your printer as a fax:
a
From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Add Printer.
b
Select the printer from the dialog that appears.
c
From the Print Using pop-up menu, choose Select a driver to use.
d
From the list, choose your printer fax model, and then click Add.
Installing a PostScript driver
A PostScript printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. A PostScript driver is
needed to send a fax from a computer. This driver may be installed during the initial printer setup. If you need to
install the software after setup, follow these instructions:
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Summary of Contents for Lexmark 20D0000 - X 340 MFP B/W Laser

  • Page 1 Sending a fax using the computer Faxing from a computer lets you send electronic documents without leaving your desk. This gives you the flexibility of faxing documents directly from software programs. Sending a fax from your computer may save printing costs since a printed copy will not be placed in the ADF or on the scanner glass.
  • Page 2: Using The World Wide Web

    Close all open software programs. Insert the Software and Documentation CD. Note: If you cannot locate the Software and Documentation CD, you can download the driver from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. See “Using the World Wide Web” on page 2.
  • Page 3 Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens. Select the printer. Note: If the printer has a fax option, choose the appropriate printer model with the letters “PS.” Right-click the printer, and then select Properties. Click the Install Options tab. Under Available Options, add any installed hardware options.
  • Page 4 Click Fax. If you receive an error, "No fax modems were found", follow these directions to add your printer as a fax: From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Add Printer. Select the printer from the dialog that appears. From the Print Using pop-up menu, choose Select a driver to use. From the list, choose your printer fax model, and then click Add.