Receiving Faxes - Dell V515W User Manual

Sending faxes using the computer
For Windows users
1
With a document open, click File > Print.
2
From the Printer Name menu, select the fax version of your printer, and then click OK.
The Send Fax Wizard appears.
3
Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
For Macintosh users
1
With a document open, choose File > Print.
2
From the Printer pop-up menu, select the fax version of your printer.
Note: In order to see the fax options on the Print dialog, you must use the fax driver for your printer. If the fax
version of the printer is not on the list, choose Add a printer, and then choose the fax version of the printer.
3
Enter the name and number of the recipient.
4
Click Fax.

Receiving faxes

Tips for receiving faxes
When receiving faxes:
•
Make sure that the printer is on and connected to a working telephone, DSL, or VoIP line. The line is working if
you hear a dial tone.
•
If you set the printer to receive faxes manually (Auto Answer Off), then make sure that the ringer volume is not
set to Off.
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If you have set the printer to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On), then load paper in the printer.
Receiving faxes automatically
1
Make sure that Auto Answer is on:
a
From the printer control panel, press
b
Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Fax Setup, and then press
c
Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Ringing and Answering, and then press
d
Press again to select Auto Answer.
e
If Auto Answer is not set to On, press the arrow buttons to scroll to On, and then press
2
Set the number of rings before the printer picks up incoming faxes:
a
Press the arrow buttons to scroll to Pick Up On, and then press
b
Press the arrow buttons to scroll to the number of rings that you want, and then press
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Faxing
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to save the setting.
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to save the setting.