Choosing A Fax Connection; Connecting To An Answering Machine - Lexmark 13R0245 - X6575 USB 2.0/PictBridge/ 802.11g All-in-One Color Printer Scanner Copier Fax Photo Setup Manual

Choosing a fax connection

You can connect the printer with equipment such as a telephone, an answering machine, or a computer modem. If
problems occur, see "Setup Troubleshooting" on page 137.
Note: The printer is an analog device that works best when directly connected to the wall jack. Other devices (such
as a telephone or answering machine) can be successfully attached to pass through the printer, as described in the
setup steps. If you want a digital connection such as ISDN, DSL, or ADSL, a third-party device (such as a DSL filter)
is required.
You do not need to attach the printer to a computer, but you do need to connect it to a telephone line to send and
receive faxes.
You can connect the printer to other equipment. See the following table to determine the best way to set up the
printer.
Equipment
•
The printer
•
A telephone cord
•
The printer
•
A telephone
•
Two telephone cords
•
The printer
•
A telephone
•
An answering machine
•
Three telephone cords
•
The printer
•
A telephone
•
A computer modem
•
Three telephone cords

Connecting to an answering machine

Connect an answering machine to the printer to receive both incoming voice messages and faxes.
Note: Setup steps may vary depending on your country or region. For more information on connecting the printer
to telecommunications equipment, see the related topic, "Using an RJ11 adapter."
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Make sure you have the following:
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A telephone
•
An answering machine
•
Three telephone cords
•
A telephone wall jack
Benefits
Send and receive faxes without using a
computer.
•
Use the fax line as a normal telephone
line.
•
Send and receive faxes without using a
computer.
Receive both incoming voice messages and
faxes.
Send faxes using the computer or the
printer.
See this section
"Connecting directly to a telephone
wall jack" on page 32
"Connecting to a telephone" on
page 34
"Connecting to an answering
machine" on page 30
"Connecting to a computer with a
modem" on page 33
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