Lexmark X940e Reference Guide
Fax guide
The fax function lets you scan items and fax them to one or more recipients. Sending a fax from the printer can be
accomplished by typing the fax number, using a shortcut number, or using the address book.
accomplished by typing the fax number, using a shortcut number, or using the address book.
Note: To place a one-second dialing pause within a fax number, touch
.
The dial pause appears as a comma in the Fax to: box. Use this feature if you need to dial an outside line first.
Sending a fax using the control panel
1
Load an original document faceup, short-edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass.
Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine
clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass.
clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass.
2
If you are loading a document into the ADF, adjust the paper guides.
3
On the home screen, touch Fax.
4
Enter the fax number or a shortcut using the touch screen or keypad.
To add recipients, touch Next Number, and then type the recipient's telephone number or shortcut number, or
search the address book.
search the address book.
Note: To place a dial pause within a fax number, press
. The dial pause appears as a comma in the Fax to: box.
Use this feature if you need to dial an outside line first.
5
Touch Fax It.
For more information, see the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD.
Using fax destination shortcuts
Fax destination shortcuts are just like the speed dial numbers on a telephone or fax machine. You can assign shortcut
numbers when creating permanent fax destinations. Permanent fax destinations or speed dial numbers are created in
the Manage Destinations link located under the Configuration tab on the Embedded Web Server. A shortcut number
(1–99999) can contain a single recipient or multiple recipients. By creating a group fax destination with a shortcut
number, you can quickly and easily fax broadcast information to an entire group.
numbers when creating permanent fax destinations. Permanent fax destinations or speed dial numbers are created in
the Manage Destinations link located under the Configuration tab on the Embedded Web Server. A shortcut number
(1–99999) can contain a single recipient or multiple recipients. By creating a group fax destination with a shortcut
number, you can quickly and easily fax broadcast information to an entire group.
For information on creating shortcuts, see the section in this chapter on creating shortcuts.
1
Load an original document faceup, short edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass.
Note: Do not place postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine
clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass.
clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass.
2
If you are loading a document into the ADF, adjust the paper guides.
3
Press #, and then type the shortcut number.
Using the address book
Note: If the address book feature is not enabled, contact your system support person.
1
Load an original document faceup, short-edge first into the ADF or facedown on the scanner glass.
Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine
clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass.
clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass.
2
If you are loading a document into the ADF, adjust the paper guides.
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