HP Officejet J5780 User Manual

6.Now you need to decide how you want the HP All-in-One to answer calls,
automatically or manually:
• If you set up the HP All-in-One to answer calls automatically, it answers all
incoming calls and receives faxes. The HP All-in-One will not be able to
distinguish between fax and voice calls in this case; if you suspect the call is a
voice call, you will need to answer it before the HP All-in-One answers the call.
To set up the HP All-in-One to answer calls automatically, turn on the Auto
Answer...

To set up the HP All-in-One with a shared voice/fax line with answering machine
1.Remove the white plug from the port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-One.
2.Unplug your answering machine from the telephone wall jack, and connect it to the
port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-One.
NOTE:If you do not connect your answering machine directly to the HP All-in-
One, fax tones from a sending fax machine might be recorded on your answering
machine, and you probably will not be able to...

There are two different ways to set the HP All-in-One 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.
•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 2-line phone splitter, a serial
splitter, or a parallel splitter which has...

To set up the HP All-in-One on the same phone line as a computer with two phone
ports
1.Remove the white plug from the port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-One.
2.Find the phone cord that connects from the back of your computer (your computer
dial-up modem) to a telephone wall jack. Disconnect the cord from the telephone wall
jack and plug it into the port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-One.
3.Unplug your answering machine from the telephone wall jack, and connect it to the
“OUT”...

Case K: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and voice mail
If you receive both voice calls and fax calls at the same phone number, use a computer
dial-up modem on the same phone line, and subscribe to a voice mail service through
your telephone company, set up the HP All-in-One as described in this section.
NOTE:You cannot receive faxes automatically if you have a voice mail service at
the same phone number you use for fax calls. You must receive faxes manually; this
means you must be...

•If your computer has two phone ports, set up the HP All-in-One as described below.
Figure 4-13 Back view of the HP All-in-One
1Telephone wall jack
2IN phone port on your computer
3OUT phone port on your computer
4Telephone
5Computer with modem
6Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One to connect to the 1-LINE
port
To set up the HP All-in-One on the same phone line as a computer with two phone
ports
1.Remove the white plug from the port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP...

Change settings on the HP All-in-One to receive faxes
In order to receive faxes successfully, you might need to change some settings on the
HP All-in-One. If you are unsure which setting to choose for a specific fax option, refer to
the detailed fax setup instructions provided in the printed documentation.
This section contains the following topics:
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Choose the recommended answer mode for your setup
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Set the answer mode
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Set the number of rings before answering
•
Change the answer ring pattern for...

Equipment/services sharing
your fax lineRecommended
Auto Answer
settingDescription
Distinctive ringing service.OnThe HP All-in-One automatically answers all incoming
calls. Make sure the ring pattern the phone company
set for your fax line matches the Distinctive Ring
setting on the HP All-in-One.
Related topics
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Set the number of rings before answering
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Receive a fax manually
•
Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ringing
Set the answer mode
The answer mode determines whether the HP...

To set the number of rings before answering from the control panel
1.Press Setup.
2.Press 4, and then press 3.
This selects Basic Fax Setup and then selects Rings to Answer.
3.Enter the appropriate number of rings by using the keypad, or press 
 or  to change
the number of rings.
4.Press OK to accept the setting.
Related topics
Set the answer mode
Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ringing
Many phone companies offer a distinctive ringing feature that allows you to have several
phone numbers...

•Checks for an active phone line
•Tests the status of your phone line connection
The HP All-in-One prints a report with the results of the test. If the test fails, review the
report for information on how to fix the problem and rerun the test.
To test your fax setup from the control panel
1.Set up the HP All-in-One for faxing according to your particular home or office setup
instructions.
2.Insert the print cartridges and load full-size paper in the input tray before starting the
test.
3.Press Setup....