Understanding The Fax Options - Lexmark MX517 User Manual

Faxing
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In the "Forward to Shortcut" field, enter the shortcut number where you want the fax forwarded.
Note: The shortcut number must be valid for the setting selected in the "Forward to" menu.
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Click Submit.

Understanding the fax options

Content
This option lets you specify the content type and source of the original document.
Select from the following content types:
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Graphics—The original document is mostly business‑type graphics, such as pie charts, bar charts, and
animations.
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Photo—The original document is mostly a photo or an image.
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Text—The content of the original document is mostly text or line art.
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Text/Photo—The original document is a mixture of text, graphics, and photos.
Select from the following content sources:
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Black/White Laser—The original document was printed using a mono laser printer.
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Color Laser—The original document was printed using a color laser printer.
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Inkjet—The original document was printed using an inkjet printer.
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Magazine—The original document is from a magazine.
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Newspaper—The original document is from a newspaper.
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Other—The original document was printed using an alternate or unknown printer.
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Photo/Film—The original document is a photo from film.
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Press—The original document was printed using a printing press.
Resolution
This option lets you adjust the quality of the fax output. Increasing the image resolution increases the file size
and the time needed to scan your original document. Decreasing the image resolution reduces the file size.
Select one of the following:
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Standard—Use this when faxing most documents.
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Fine 200 dpi—Use this when faxing documents with small prints.
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Super fine 300 dpi—Use this when faxing documents with fine details.
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Ultra fine 600 dpi—Use this when faxing documents with pictures or photos.
Darkness
This option lets you adjust how light or dark the faxes are in relation to the original document.
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