Case h: shared voice/fax line with computer modem, Shared voice/fax with computer dial-up modem – HP OFFICEJET 4500 User Manual

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4. Connect the DSL modem to the parallel splitter.
5. Connect the parallel splitter to the wall jack.
6. Run a fax test.
When the phone rings, the device automatically answers after the number of rings you set in the
Rings to Answer setting. The device begins emitting fax reception tones to the sending fax machine
and receives the fax.
If you encounter problems setting up the device with optional equipment, contact your local service
provider or vendor for further assistance.

Case H: Shared voice/fax line with computer modem

There are two different ways to set up the device with your computer based on the number of phone
ports on your computer. Before you begin, check your computer to see if it has one or two phone
ports.

NOTE: If your computer has only one phone port, you will need to purchase a parallel splitter
(also called a coupler), as shown below. (A parallel splitter has one RJ-11 port on the front and
two RJ-11 ports on the back. Do not use a two-line phone splitter, a serial splitter, or a parallel
splitter which has two RJ-11 ports on the front and a plug on the back.)

Shared voice/fax with computer dial-up modem

Shared voice/fax with computer DSL/ADSL modem

Shared voice/fax with computer dial-up modem

If you use your phone line for both fax and telephone calls, use these instructions to set up your fax.
There are two different ways to set up the device with your computer based on the number of phone
ports on your computer. Before you begin, check your computer to see if it has one or two phone
ports.

NOTE: If your computer has only one phone port, you will need to purchase a parallel splitter
(also called a coupler), as shown below. (A parallel splitter has one RJ-11 port on the front and
two RJ-11 ports on the back. Do not use a two-line phone splitter, a serial splitter, or a parallel
splitter which has two RJ-11 ports on the front and a plug on the back.)

Example of a parallel splitter

To set up the product on the same phone line as a computer with two phone ports

Back view of the product

Set up faxing (parallel phone systems)

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