


To use this feature, you must install the printer driver software first. If the printer detects an original loaded in the automatic document feeder (ADF), it sends the document to the number you entered.

Enter the fax number by using the keypad.Load your original print-side down on the right-front corner of the glass or printside up in the ADF.How to SEND a FAX using HP Officejet 8600, 8600 plus If the test fails, review the report for more information on how to fix any problems found.A blank or incorrect fax setting can cause problems faxing. If the test passes and you are still having problems faxing, check the fax settings listed in the report to verify the settings are correct.The printer displays the status of the test on the display and prints a report. Select Tools, and then select Run Fax Test.From the printer control panel, touch (right arrow), and then select Setup.Make sure the ink cartridges are installed, and that full-size paper is loaded in the input tray before starting the test.Set up the printer for faxing according to your particular home or office setup instructions.You might have already done this as part of the initial setup, by using either the control panel or the HP software provided with the printer. You can schedule faxes to be sent at a later time and set up speed-dials to send faxes quickly and easily to frequently used numbers.įrom the printer control panel, you can also set a number of fax options, such as resolution and the contrast between lightness and darkness on the faxes you send.īefore you begin faxing, make sure you have set up the printer correctly for faxing. You can use the printer to send and receive faxes, including color faxes.
