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Lexmark MX611

Lexmark MX611

Setting up fax using cable modem connection

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD:  To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power cord, fax feature, or telephone, during a lightning storm.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD:  To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY:  To reduce the risk of fire, use only a 26 AWG or larger telecommunications (RJ-11) cord when connecting this product to the public switched telephone network. For users in Australia, the cord must be approved by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

Setup 1: Printer is connected directly to a cable modem

  1. Connect one end of the telephone cable to the line port of the printer.

  2. Connect the other end of the cable to the port labeled Phone Line 1 or Phone Port on the cable modem.

  3. Connect your analog telephone to the telephone port of the printer.

Note:  To check if the telephone port on the cable modem is active, connect an analog telephone, and then listen for a dial tone.

Setup 2: Printer is connected to a wall jack; cable modem is installed elsewhere in the facility

  1. Connect one end of the telephone cable to the line port of the printer.

  2. Connect the other end of the cable to an active analog telephone wall jack.

  3. Connect your analog telephone to the telephone port of the printer.

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