Before Using Fax Features; Connecting The Printer To A Phone Line - Epson L5290 Series User Manual

Faxing
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Before Using Fax Features

Before Using Fax Features
Faxing feature is available only for ET-4800 Series/L5290 Series.
Check the following before you start using the fax features.
❏ The printer and the phone line, and (if it is being used) the phone machine are connected correctly
❏ Fax basic settings (Fax Setting Wizard) is complete
❏ Other necessary Fax Settings are complete
See "Related Information" below to make settings.
Related Information
"Connecting the Printer to a Phone Line" on page 89
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"Making the Printer Ready to Send and Receive Faxes" on page 92
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"Basic Settings Menu" on page 262
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"Making Settings for the Printer's Fax Features According to Use" on page 94
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"Fax Settings" on page 262
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"Making Contacts Available" on page 97
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"User Default Settings Menu" on page 266
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"Report Settings Menu" on page 265
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Connecting the Printer to a Phone Line

Compatible Telephone Lines
You can use the printer over standard analogue telephone lines (PSTN = Public Switched Telephone Network) and
PBX (Private Branch Exchange) telephone systems.
You may not be able to use the printer with the following phone lines or systems.
❏ VoIP phone line such as DSL or fiber-optic digital service
❏ Digital phone line (ISDN)
❏ Some PBX telephone systems
❏ When adapters such as terminal adapters, VoIP adapters, splitters, or DSL router are connected between the
telephone wall jack and the printer
Related Information
"Connecting the Printer to a Phone Line" on page 89
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Connecting the Printer to a Phone Line
Connect the printer to a telephone wall jack using an RJ-11 (6P2C) phone cable. When connecting a telephone to
the printer, use a second RJ-11 (6P2C) phone cable.
Depending on the area, a phone cable may be included with the printer. If it is included, use that cable.
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