Configuring fax settings using the fax software – Lexmark S510 User Manual

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You can

Ringing and Answering

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Set the printer to receive faxes automatically or manually. Turn
Auto Answer to On or Off.

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Adjust the ringing volume.

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Set the number of rings. This is important if you choose to receive
faxes automatically (Auto Answer On).

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Set the distinctive ring. If you subscribe to the distinctive ring
feature on your telephone line, then set the correct pattern for
the printer in this menu.

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Enable fax forwarding.

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Set a manual answer code. This is the code you press to receive
faxes manually.

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Set the Caller ID pattern that you want. Some countries or
regions have multiple patterns.

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Set the printer to fit incoming faxes into a page when printing.

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Set the fax footer.

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‑Sided Faxes

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Set the printer to print incoming faxes on both sides of the paper.

Dialing and Sending

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Set your fax name and fax number.

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Adjust the dialing volume.

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Set the dial method, redial time, number of redial attempts,
dialing prefix, and fax sending speed.

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Convert sent faxes into modes that receiving fax machines
recognize. Otherwise, such faxes are aborted.

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Enable error correction during transmission.

Fax Blocking

Block unwanted incoming faxes.

Configuring fax settings using the fax software

Before you begin, make sure that:

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The printer is properly connected to the telephone line.

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The printer is turned on and connected to the computer.

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The printer is not in Sleep mode. If the printer is in Sleep mode, then press to wake up the printer.

Using the Fax Setup Wizard in Windows

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Click

or Start.

2

Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

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Click Printer Home > Fax > Set up the printer to fax.

The Fax Setup Wizard opens.

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Run the Fax Setup Wizard. Make sure you select the correct telephone service and connection. The wizard configures
optimal fax settings based on your connection.

Note: If you want to configure the advanced fax settings, then from the Printer Home, click Fax > Configure the
advanced fax settings
. This launches the Printer Setup Utility.

Faxing

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