What you will see
The control panel provides no visual indication that the modem is dialing when sending a fax. Instead, you see Ready on the screen, which then jumps immediately to a Connecting... or Sending...message.
Affected products
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Properties
in the title bar above to see a full list. Explanation
This is functioning as designed. The screen may actually initialize slower than the actual fax "Dialing" event, and since this timeframe between dialing and connecting can be very short, the firmware design triggers the device to skip the dialing message and only show Connecting and Sending messages.
Contacting Lexmark
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NOTE: When calling for support, you will need the following: Printer model
Printer serial number
Toner/imaging unit/waste toner bottle part number and serial number (for supply-related issues)
Please be near the product/s described in this article to expedite the support process and reduce callbacks.
LEGACY ID: SO8471