HP 1230 Plain Paper Inkjet Fax Machine Users Manual

reference guide
hp fax
1230 series 

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contents
1 get started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
get help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
front panel overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2 load originals and load paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
load originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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set the date and time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
set the fax header  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
enter text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
set the rings to answer setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
set the paper size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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7 troubleshooting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
paper jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
tips to avoid paper jams   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
print cartridge problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
output problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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get started 
This HP Fax 1230 series Reference Guide contains all the information you need 
to get started, and describes how to fax, make copies, and maintain your 
HP Fax 1230 series (HP Fax). To get started, review this section for information 
on getting help and use it to familiarize yourself with the HP Fax front panel.
get help
Review the table below to learn about the help options available to you.
help description
Setup  information The Setup Poster provides instructions for setting up and...

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front panel overview
Use the front panel buttons to copy and fax documents or photos, and to change 
a variety of copy and fax settings.
Review the illustration below and identify the location of the buttons on the front 
panel.
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feature purpose
1One-touch speed-dial buttons: Enter and label speed-dial numbers for quick 
access. 
2Auto Answer light: If lit, automatic answering is on. 
3Auto Answer button: Turn automatic...

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16On button: Turn the HP Fax on and off.
17Options button: Access various fax and copy options.
18Left and Right arrows: Scroll through fax and copy option settings, or move 
forward and backward in a text entry.
19Enter button: Select or save displayed setting.
20Cancel button: Stop job or exit menu.
feature purpose 

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