Lexmark 5300 - Manual (Page 54)

Related topics:
• “Using the control panel” on page 88
• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 22
Sending a fax while listening to a call (On Hook Dial)
The manual dialing feature lets you dial a telephone number while listening to the call through a speaker on the
printer. It is useful when you must navigate an automated answering system or enter a calling card number before
sending your fax.
1 From the control panel, press Fax Mode.
2 Press .
3 Press or repeatedly until On Hook Dial appears.
4 Press .
You can now hear the dial tone of the telephone line.
5 Enter a fax number, or press Phone Book to select a number from the Speed Dial or Group Dial list. For more
information, see “Entering a fax number” on page 52.
Note: Press the keypad numbers to use an automated answering system.
6 Press Start Color or Start Black.
Related topics:
• “Using the control panel” on page 88
• “Loading original documents on the scanner glass” on page 22
Receiving a fax
Receiving a fax automatically
1 Make sure the Fax Auto Answer light is on.
2 To set the number of telephone rings before the printer automatically receives faxes, see “Setting the number of
rings before receiving a fax automatically” on page 59.
Related topics:
• “Using the control panel” on page 88
Receiving a fax with an answering machine
Note: You must set up the equipment as shown in “Connecting to an answering machine” on page 48.
To receive a fax with an answering machine connected to the printer:
1 Make sure the Fax Auto Answer light is on.
When a telephone ring is detected, the answering machine picks up the call.
• If the printer detects a fax, it receives the fax and disconnects the answering machine.
• If the printer does not detect a fax, the answering machine receives the call.
Faxing
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