Fix Fax Release For Free

If your machine has FAX functions: Press Settings. Press the Up or Down arrow key to display Network, and then press OK. Press the Up or Down arrow key to display Network Reset, and then press OK. Follow the machine's instruction to reset the network settings.

Faxes can fail for a variety of reasons, such as sending to a non-working or non-fax number, a recipient listing their number on the National Do Not Call List, a recipient line being continually busy or out of paper, or if there is noise or interference on the line.

Traditional analog faxing has roughly a 5% failure rate; e-faxing has a slightly higher failure rate around 5-8% due to the additional steps necessary with a fax server.

How to Set Up a Fax Machine Plug the fax machine into a power source. Connect the phone line. Load toner or ink. Make sure the fax machine has paper. Turn the fax machine on.

To test a fax line, make sure your fax machine is plugged into the line. Send someone a fax and ask the recipient to report whether the fax arrives and looks normal. Then, have someone send you a test fax and confirm the fax arrives and prints as it should.

Fax issues where you can send, but not receive is typically an issue with the phone line or incorrect setup. If received faxes seem to be going through, but isn't printing and there is no error message, refer to Faxes are received but not printing out (Fax Preview) to confirm that the Fax Preview feature isn't enabled.

This situation can be caused by: Line quality issues, fax device issues, and the sharing of a phone line with other devices such as credit card processing terminals. Temporary conditions such as severe weather conditions in the destination area can also cause transmission failures.