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

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Ringing and Answering

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

Adjust the ringing volume.

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

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.

Enable fax forwarding.

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

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

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

Set the fax footer.

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‑Sided Faxes

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

Dialing and Sending

Set your fax name and fax number.

Adjust the dialing volume.

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

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

Enable error correction during transmission.

Fax Blocking

Block unwanted incoming faxes.

Configuring fax settings using the fax software

Before you begin, make sure that:

The printer is properly connected to the telephone line.

The printer is turned on and connected to the computer.

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

1

Click

or Start.

2

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

3

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

The Fax Setup Wizard opens.

4

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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