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08-30-2025 06:02 AM
@SYKEB, Welcome to HP Support Community,
Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue
It seems like your HP OfficeJet Pro 8020 printer might be configured to send a fax instead of printing a document. Here’s what you can do to correct this issue:
Check the Printer Configuration:
- Navigate to your document's print settings and ensure you're selecting the printer (HP OfficeJet Pro 8020) instead of the fax option.
Verify Printer Defaults:
- Confirm that your printer is set as the default device for printing tasks and not for faxing.
Review Fax Settings:
- On the printer's control panel, enter the Fax menu settings and ensure that the fax function is not set as the default action for print commands.
Software Settings:
- In your computer's software (e.g., Word, PDF reader), make sure you are selecting the print option, not the fax option.
Printer Drivers:
- Reinstall or update your printer drivers if necessary to ensure they are correctly configured.
I hope this helps.
Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps.
Take care and have a good day.
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Garp_Senchau
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