When the phone rings, the printer automatically answers after the number of rings you set in the Rings to
Answer setting. The printer begins emitting fax reception tones to the sending fax machine and receives the
fax.
If you encounter problems setting up the printer with optional equipment, contact your local service provider
or vendor for further assistance.
Case H: Shared voice/fax line with computer modem
There are two dierent ways to set up the printer with your computer based on the number of phone ports on
your computer. Before you begin, check your computer to see if it has one or two phone ports.
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Shared voice/fax with computer dial-up modem
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Shared voice/fax with computer DSL/ADSL modem
Shared voice/fax with computer dial-up modem
If you use your phone line for voice, fax, and your computer dial-up modem, follow these directions to set up
your fax.
There are two dierent ways to set up the printer with your computer based on the number of phone ports on
your computer. Before you begin, check your computer to see if it has one or two phone ports.
NOTE: If your computer has only one phone port, you need to purchase a parallel splitter (also called a
coupler), as shown in the illustration. (A parallel splitter has one RJ-11 port on the front and two RJ-11 ports
on the back. Do not use a two-line phone splitter, a serial splitter, or a parallel splitter which has two RJ-11
ports on the front and a plug on the back.)
Figure 5-8 Example of a parallel splitter
Figure 5-9 Back view of the printer
1 Telephone wall jack.
2 Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the printer to connect to the 1-LINE port.
3 Parallel splitter.
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