Overview
This article describes the procedure for activating the Enable Fax Scans and Driver to Fax functions.
NOTE: Both of these settings are turned ON by default.
What you may see
You cannot send a fax from the computer or the MFP's scanner; however, you are able to receive faxes on the MFP.
How to Activate Enable Fax Scans and Driver to Fax
Method 1: Control panel.
This method is preferred if the device is not on the network.
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Click on the MENU button.
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Click the down-arrow and click on SETTINGS when visible.
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Click on the FAX SETTINGS.
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Select ANALOG FAX SETUP.
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Click on FAX SEND SETTINGS.
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Click on the down-arrow until ENABLE FAX SCANS is visible.
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If this says OFF, press the right or left arrow to change this value to display ON.
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Repeat this same procedure for the DRIVER TO FAX.
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Click on SUBMIT.
Method 2: Embedded Web Server(EWS) or MFP Web Page
This method is preferred if the device is on the network and you are not near the machine.
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Obtain the printer's TCP/IP address.
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Open your web browser.
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In the URL field, type http://MFP_ IP_ADDRESS, where IP_ADDRESS is the TCP/IP address of the printer.
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Click on SETTINGS.
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Click on FAX SETTINGS.
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Click on ANALOG FAX SETUP.
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Scroll down to FAX SEND SETTINGS.
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Place a check mark next to ENABLE FAX SCANS.
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Place a check mark next to DRIVER TO FAX.
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Click on SUBMIT.
Click here for illustration.
Still Need Help?
Please contact Lexmark Technical Support for additional assistance. NOTE: When calling for support, you will need to know your printer model/machine type and serial number (SN).
Please call from near the printer or near a computer in case a technician requests that you perform a task on either one these devices.
LEGACY ID: HO3665