HP Officejet Pro 8600 - Manual (Page 214)

5. If your modem software is set to receive faxes to your computer automatically, turn off that
setting.
NOTE: If you do not turn off the automatic fax reception setting in your modem
software, the printer cannot receive faxes.
6. Now you need to decide how you want the printer to answer calls, automatically or
manually:
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If you set up the printer to answer calls automatically, it answers all incoming calls
and receives faxes. The printer cannot distinguish between fax and voice calls in this
case; if you suspect the call is a voice call, you need to answer it before the printer
answers the call. To set up the printer to answer calls automatically, turn on the Auto
Answer setting.
• If you set up the printer to answer faxes manually, you must be available to respond
in person to incoming fax calls or the printer cannot receive faxes. To set up the
printer to answer calls manually, turn off the Auto Answersetting.
7. Run a fax test.
If you pick up the phone before the printer answers the call and hear fax tones from a sending fax
machine, you need to answer the fax call manually.
If you use your phone line for voice, fax, and your computer dial-up modem, follow these
directions to set up your fax.
If you encounter problems setting up the printer with optional equipment, contact your local
service provider or vendor for further assistance.
Shared voice/fax with computer DSL/ADSL modem
Use these instructions if your computer has a DSL/ADSL modem
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1 Telephone wall jack
2 Parallel splitter
3 DSL/ADSL filter
4 Use the phone cord provided to connect to the 1-LINE port on the back
of the printer.
Appendix C
210 Additional fax setup