HP Printer Fax Setup — How to Set Up Fax on HP Printer

How to Set Up Fax on Your HP Printer

Many HP all-in-one printers include a built-in fax feature. Here's how to set it up and use it.

What you need:

• An HP all-in-one printer with fax capability (most HP OfficeJet and some LaserJet models)

• An active phone line (analog landline)

• A phone cable (RJ-11)

HP fax setup steps:

1. Connect one end of the phone cable to the 1-LINE port on the back of your HP printer

2. Connect the other end to your wall phone jack

3. On the printer's control panel, go to Setup → Fax Setup → Basic Fax Setup

4. Enter your fax number

5. Set the date and time (required for fax headers)

6. Run a Fax Test — Setup → Tools → Run Fax Test

Sending a fax on HP printer:

1. Place your document face-down on the scanner glass or face-up in the document feeder

2. On the control panel, tap Fax

3. Enter the recipient's fax number

4. Tap Send

Receiving faxes:

• Set the Answer Mode to Automatic if you want the printer to receive faxes without you being there

• Go to Setup → Fax Setup → Answer Mode → Auto

HP fax not working:

• Make sure the phone line is connected to the 1-LINE port (not 2-EXT)

• Test the phone line by plugging in a regular phone and checking for a dial tone

• Run the Fax Test from Setup → Tools

HP fax still not working? Call 1-800-417-4203 — our HP printer support team handles all HP fax setup and issues 24/7.