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Send the test fax to 1-888-HPFaxme (1-888-473-2963 U.S.).

Check the connection See if the phone cable is loosely connected. You also need to check whether your phone has a dial tone. If your landline works, you may need to unplug and reset your connection. Another thing to consider is whether your telephone network blocks overseas faxing.

Choose Fax App. Select Setup Fax Reports. Select Confirmation Report. Under Report Options, choose Print On Error (this will enable you to receive a confirmation report when an error occurs)

The quickest and most straightforward way to test a fax number is by sending a test fax. This involves sending a document or page to the recipient's machine to check if it can receive the transmission. You can send a test fax to the target fax number from a fax machine or a computer with a fax modem.

If you need to send a document as a fax, you can easily attach it to your text message. Some messaging apps have a paperclip icon that you can tap to attach files. Alternatively, you can use a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox to store the document and share the link in your text message.

Check the connection If you are having issues sending faxes despite dialing the correct fax number, the problem could be connectivity-related. If this is the case, then it is better to double-check the connection. See if the phone cable is loosely connected. You also need to check whether your phone has a dial tone.

Send a test fax: Send a one-page, black & white test fax to 1-888-HPFaxme (1-888-473-2963 U.S.). The service receives and returns faxes within 5 to 7 minutes to the fax number in the fax header.

Fax machines (and computers with fax software) need a landline phone line to fax. VoIP & internet phone lines are not compatible with a fax machine (or computer with fax software). An online fax service does not need a phone line. It lets you send and receive a fax over email or the web.