HP 1230 Plain Paper Inkjet Fax Machine Users Manual

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load originals and load paper
When you load your original document into the automatic document feeder 
(ADF), you can copy it onto a variety of paper types, weights, sizes, and 
transparency films. Its important to select the right paper, and to make sure its 
loaded correctly.
This section contains the following topics:
•load originals
•load paper
•recommended papers
•papers to avoid
•tips for loading other types of paper in the input tray
•set the paper type
•recommended paper-type settings for...

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load paper
Use the following procedure to load plain paper into the input tray. For tips on 
loading special papers, transparency film, and postcards, see tips for loading 
other types of paper in the input tray on page 8.
For best results, adjust the paper settings each time you change paper types or 
paper sizes. For more information, see set the paper type on page 8 and set the 
paper size on page 10. Follow these steps to load the input tray:
1Slide...

recommended papers
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recommended papers
For the best print quality, we recommend using HP Premium Inkjet papers. Using 
paper that is too thin, paper that has a slick texture, or paper that stretches easily 
can cause paper jams. Using paper that has a heavy texture or does not accept 
ink can cause printed images to smear, bleed, or not be filled in completely. For 
more information about HP Premium Inkjet papers, check our website at:
www.hp.com
Here is a list of HP papers you can use for copying: 
•HP...

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papers to avoid
We do not recommend the following papers for copying:
• Highly textured stock, such as linen. It may not print evenly, and the ink can 
bleed into these papers.
• Extremely smooth, shiny, or coated papers not specifically designed for 
your unit. They can jam the unit or actually repel ink.
• Multi-part forms (such as duplicate and triplicate forms). They can wrinkle 
or get stuck. The ink is also more likely to smear.
• Any size paper...

recommended paper-type settings for copying
9 to set the paper type for future copy jobs
1Press Copy until Paper Type appears.
2Press   until the appropriate paper type appears, and then press Enter to 
select it.
3Press Copy again until Set New Defaults appears. Press   until Ye s 
appears.
4Press Enter to save your selection as the new default for all future copy 
jobs.
recommended paper-type settings for copying
You can select the paper-type setting using the Copy button on the front panel. 
To select...

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set the paper size
The HP Fax can print faxes and make copies onto letter, legal, or A4 paper. 
to set the paper size for faxes
1Press Setup until 3: Basic Fax Setup appears, and then press Enter to select 
it. 
2After 1:Date and Time appears, press   until 4:Paper Size appears, and 
then press Enter to select it.
3Press   until the desired paper size appears, and then press Enter to 
select it.
to set the paper size for copies
1Press Copy until Pap er...

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use the fax features
Using the front panel of your HP Fax, you can:
• Send and receive black-and-white and color faxes. If you send a color fax 
and your HP Fax determines that the recipient has a black-and-white fax 
unit, your HP Fax will send the fax in black and white.
• Use one-touch speed-dial buttons or the Speed Dial button to send faxes to 
frequently-used numbers.
• Adjust your fax settings, such as enabling fax confirmation and setting the 
number of rings to answer.
This section contains...

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check for dial tone
Before using the fax features, verify that the connections are correctly 
established.
Note:Make sure the volume is turned on. If you turn off the volume for your 
HP Fax, you will not hear the dial tone. To verify that the volume is turned 
on, see adjust the volume on page 24.
1Press Fax, and then press Start, Black or Start, Color.
2Listen for a dial tone.
3If you do not hear a dial tone, check the connections.
4Press Cancel to hang up....

send a fax
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send a color fax
You can send and receive color faxes to and from other color fax machines. If 
your HP Fax determines that the recipient has a black-and-white fax machine, it 
will send the fax in black and white.
We recommend that you use only color originals for color faxing. The color 
originals must be loaded in the ADF; you cannot send a color fax from memory 
using the Scan & Fax button or the group speed-dial features.
Follow these steps to send a color fax:
1Load your original in...

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receive a fax
You can set up your HP Fax to receive faxes either automatically or manually. 
Your HP Fax is set at the factory to automatically print received faxes. As long as 
the Auto Answer feature is turned on, your faxes will be printed automatically.
Tip — If you receive a legal-size fax and your HP Fax is not 
currently set to use legal-size paper, the unit automatically reduces 
the fax so that it fits on the paper that is loaded (unless you 
disabled...