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Fax is one of the subjects for which there is a lot of information available.
Some of the basics
- Fax requires a landline connection.
- Fax requires a two-wire phone cord (available at most online merchants). Typical "not fax" phone cords are 4-wire.
- Fax phone cord must be corrected connected (Page 117) in the manual.
Open your printer manual:
User Guide
Troubleshooting for Fax - starting on Page 115
More help...
Category Troubleshooting > Select Topic Fax
Several documents available, including...
At least in the USA, the Fax Test can be used to send a "fake fax" to test the fax setup.
What else?
HP Mobile Fax might be a viable option for you.
References / Resources
HP Smart for Windows
HP Smart is an application available in the Microsoft Store
Learn how to use HP Smart on your Windows 10 computer.
Open the Software and Drivers Support Website for your printer > Check the Box Get the App
OR
HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Windows 10)
NOTES:
- Website includes the HP Smart software for Windows and Mobile devices, plus an FAQ section to assist with questions / issues
- Latest versions of HP Smart require that you be signed into the application
HP Smart Tasks for Windows and HP Smart Mobile
Where available, Smart Tasks can be configured for several print tasks.
- Print: Send a print job to your printer.
- Email: Send an email message or attachments.
- Save to: Save a file to a cloud storage account, such as Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.
HP Printers - HP Smart: Use Smart Tasks
➡️ ➡️ HP Smart – Mobile Fax – Information, Sign-up, Terms of Service
HP Smart - HP Mobile Fax
Not your home site? Click the Flag to change to your region.
Sections of Interest include:
- FAQ > Section What does the Mobile Fax service cost?
- Below section FAQ > More FAQs
and
Mobile Printing – Options, How-to, Help, and Information
Print from your Android, iOS, or Amazon Fire device with the HP Mobile printing app.
Read this document first - Find your printer in the list of printers and supported applications
HP Printers - Mobile Printing Solutions Compatible with HP Printers
HP Smart - iOS and Android >>> Download, How-to. Videos, and FAQ
HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Android, Apple iOS)
Printer Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Product Information (Specifications), more
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
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