HP Color LaserJet CM1312 User Manual

Memory card failures
If the memory card is read-only, then the device is unable to scan to it. An error message is displayed
when trying to scan to the card. Un-lock the card in order to scan to it.
If the memory card is removed while scanning to it, then the scan is stopped. A partial file may still exist
on the memory card.
If the memory card is corrupt, then the scan is stopped, and an appropriate error message is displayed.
Insert a valid memory card to continue scanning.
If the memory card is full,...

Scan settings
Scan file format
The file format of a scanned document or photo depends on the scan type as well as the object being
scanned.
●Scanning a document or a photo to a computer results in the file being saved as a .TIF file.
●Scanning a document to email results in the file being saved as a .PDF file.
●Scanning a photo to e-mail results in the file being saved as a .JPEG file.
NOTE:Different file types can be selected when using the scan software program.
Scanner resolution and color
If you are...

Resolution and color guidelines
The following table describes the recommended resolution and color settings for different types of scan
jobs.
Intended useRecommended resolutionRecommended color settings
Fax150 ppi●Black and White
E-mail150 ppi●Black and White, if the image does
not require smooth gradation
●Grayscale, if the image requires
smooth gradation
●Color, if the image is in color
Edit text300 ppi●Black and White
Print (graphics or text)600 ppi for complex graphics, or if you
want to...

Scan a book (photo card models only)
1.Lift the lid and place the book on the flatbed scanner with the page that you want to copy at the
lower-right corner of the glass.
2.Gently close the lid.
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3.Gently press down on the lid to press the book to the flatbed scanner surface.
CAUTION:Pressing on the flatbed cover with too much force can break the lid hinges.
4.Scan the book by using one of the scanning methods.
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Scan a photo
1.Place the photo on the flatbed scanner with the picture-side down and the corner of the photo
located as indicated by the icon on the scanner.
2.Gently close the lid.
3.Scan the photo by using one of the scanning methods.
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12 Fax (fax models only)
●Fax features
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Setup
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Change fax settings
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Use fax
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Solve fax problems
NOTE:Many of the functions that are described in this chapter also can be performed by using
HP ToolboxFX or the embedded Web server. For more information, see the HP ToolboxFX online Help
or 
Embedded Web server on page 171.
For information about the fax controls on the control panel, see Control panel on page 7.
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Fax features
The product has the following fax features, which are available from the control panel or from the product
software.
●Fax Setup Wizard for easy fax configuration
●Plain-paper analog fax with 50-page automatic document feeder (ADF) and output tray of up to
125-page paper capacity
●120-entry phone book and 8 speed dials from the control panel
●Automatic redial
●Digital storage of up to 400 fax pages
●Fax forwarding
●Delayed sending of faxes
●Ring features: Configure rings to answer and...

Setup
Install and connect the hardware
Connect to a telephone line
The product is an analog device. HP recommends using the product on a dedicated analog telephone
line. For information about using the product with other telephone environments, see 
Use fax on a DSL,
PBX, ISDN, or VoIP system on page 126.
Connect additional devices
The product includes two fax ports:
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The “line out” port (
), which connects the product to the wall telephone jack.
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The “telephone” port (
), which connects additional...

5.To connect a caller-ID box or a credit card scanner, plug a telephone cord into the previous device’s 
“telephone” port. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the caller-ID box “line” port.
6. To connect an answering machine, plug a telephone cord into the previous device’s “telephone” 
port. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the answering machine “line” port (also called
a TAM).
7. To connect a telephone, plug a telephone cord into the previous device’s “telephone” port. Plug 
the...