How to Set the Auto Answer Fax Feature on the HP J4580

The HP J4580 All-in-One Printer's fax can be set to auto answer incoming fax calls.

Copying, scanning and faxing are just the basic features of your Hewlett-Packard (HP) J4580 All-in-One printer. The printer interfaces seamlessly with programs and applications on your Windows- or Mac-based system. The fax feature on the device is easily configured to receive faxes automatically or manually. Setting the HP J4580 to automatically answer incoming fax calls is done through the printer's display panel, and a special application or computer is not required. You can even specify the number of rings the fax machine should wait before automatically answering.

Instructions

Turning on Auto Answer

1. Press the "Setup" button on the HP J4580's display panel.

2. Press the right arrow button to the "Fax Settings" selection. Press "OK."

3. Press the right arrow button to the "Answer Options" selection. Press "OK."

4. Press the right arrow button to the "Auto Answer" selection. Press "OK."

5. Press the right arrow button to the "On" selection. Press "OK." Auto Answer is now activated.

6. Press the "Cancel" button to return to the main menu.

Setting the Number of Rings

1. Press the "Setup" button.

2. Press the right arrow button to the "Fax Settings" selection. Press "OK."

3. Press the right arrow button to the "Answer Options" selection. Press "OK."

4. Press the right arrow button to the "Rings to Answer" selection. Press "OK."

5. Use the printer's numeric keypad to enter the desired number of rings you want the fax machine to wait before automatically answering.

6. Press "OK."

7. Press the "Cancel" button to return to the main menu.

Tips & Warnings

• Auto Answer is easily turned off by navigating through the "Setup" menu and selecting "Off" under the "Auto Answer" selection.

References

• HP.com: Receiving a Fax

Resources

• HP.com: HP Officejet J4580 All-in-One Printer