Checking Whether You Can Use The Fax; Making Basic Fax Settings - Epson XP-830 Series User Manual

User's Guide
2. Connect the phone device and the EXT. port with a phone cable.
Important:
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When sharing a single phone line, make sure you connect the phone device to the EXT. port of the printer. If
you split the line to connect the phone device and the printer separately, the phone and the printer do not work
correctly.
3. Pick up the handset of the connected phone device and confirm that a message asking you to select whether to
send or receive a fax is displayed on the LCD screen.
If the message is not displayed, check that the phone cable is securely connected to the EXT. port.
Related Information
"Setting Rings to Answer" on page 106
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"Setting the DRD (Distinctive Ring Pattern)" on page 106
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Checking Whether you can use the Fax

When you have finished connecting the printer to a phone line, check whether it is connected correctly using the
automatic check function.
1. Enter Setup from the home screen.
2. Select Fax Settings > Check Fax Connection.
The automatic check starts.
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3. Press the button.
A check report is printed. If any errors are reported, follow the solution provided in the report.

Making Basic Fax Settings

Check the following settings when using the fax for the first time, and change the settings if necessary.
❏ Header
❏ Dial Mode
This setting may not be displayed depending on the country or region.
❏ Line Type
Faxing
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