Perform a fax diagnostic test – HP LaserJet Pro M521 Multifunction Printer series User Manual

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3.

In the For product box, enter the product model number, and then click the Go button.

4.

Click the link for your operating system.

5.

Scroll to the Firmware section of the table.

If the listed version matches the version on the configuration page, you have the

most current version.

If the versions are different, download the firmware upgrade file and upgrade the

firmware on the product following the on-screen instructions.

NOTE:

The product must be connected to a computer with internet access to

upgrade firmware.

Resend the fax.

4.

Verify that the fax was set up when the product software was installed.

From the computer, in the HP program folder, run the Fax Setup Utility.

5.

Verify that the telephone service supports analog fax.

If using ISDN or digital PBX, contact your service provider for information about configuring

to an analog fax line.

If using a VoIP service, change the

Fax Speed

setting to

Slow(V.29)

from the control panel.

Ask if your service provider supports fax and for the recommended fax modem speed. Some

companies might require an adapter.

If you are using a DSL service, make sure that a filter is included on the phone-line connection

to the product. Contact the DSL service provider, or purchase a DSL filter if you do not have

one. If a DSL filter is installed, try another filter because filters can be defective.

6.

If the error persists, find more detailed problem-solving solutions in the sections that follow this one.

Perform a fax diagnostic test

From the product control panel, you can run a diagnostic test that provides information about the

product fax settings.

1.

From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup button.

2.

Open the following menus:

Service

Fax Service

3.

Touch the

Run Fax Test

button to start the test. The product prints a test page that shows test results.

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