Receive faxes when fax tones are audible on the phone line

Receive faxes when fax tones are audible on the phone line


If you have a telephone line that receives both fax and telephone calls, and you hear fax tones when you answer the telephone, you can start the receiving process in one of two ways:


If you are close to the product, press Start Fax on the control panel.

When you answer any telephone connected to the line (an extension telephone) and hear fax tones, the product should begin answering the call automatically. If not, press 1-2-3 in sequence on the telephone keypad, listen for fax transmission sounds, and then hang up.
HP Laserjet M2727 note Receive faxes when fax tones are audible on the phone line NOTE:

In order for the second method to work, the extension telephone setting must be set to Yes. See Make an extension telephone available to receive faxes to check or change the setting.

HP Laserjet M2727 Receive faxes when fax tones are audible on the phone line