Tips on resolving sending / receiving fax issues.

To change the ECM RX setting, click here.

To change the ECM TX setting, click here.

To slow down the receive (RX) speed, click here.

To slow down the send (TX) speed, click here.

Use the links below to lower the start speed and or set ECM (TX or RX) to OFF. Another reason to slow down the start speed or turn off Error Correction Mode (ECM) is when a Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN) fax, like the ones listed below, is connected to a Packet Switch phone line, also referred to as Internet Phone or Voice Over Internet Phone (VoIP). When faxes fail because of noise or static on the phone line, it is recommended to slow down the start speed. Poor phone line conditions will cause sent or received faxes to fail.

Tips for dealing with poor line conditions.

Removing a paper jammed to print a received a fax.

Receiving a fax using an extension phone (Remote Receive).

Receiving a fax with the selected fax receive mode.

Connecting an extension phone to the printer.

The following articles will provide you different ways you can receive a fax, from receiving manually to using an extension phone at a remote location.

Removing a document jammed while sending a fax.

Sending a fax using a calling or credit card.

Sending a fax using the programmed speed dial.

Sending a fax that is not programmed as a speed dial.

The following articles will provide you different methods on how to send a fax: from manual dialing to sending a fax using a calling card.

Connecting the phone cords to your fax machine and peripheral devices.

The following articles will help you connect the fax to your phone line, program the date and time the fax name and phone number as well as selecting the right receive mode.

Once basic setup has been completed, further tips can be found below.

For guides and instructions for basic fax setup, click here.

When you find an article that closely matches your inquiry, click on it to open it. To assist you in finding an answer to your inquiry, some of our most referred-to articles have been categorized in this document.

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