HP LaserJet Pro M521 Multifunction Printer series - Manual (Page 125)

Telephones used in conjunction with the product can be employed in two ways:
● An extension phone is connected to the same phone line at another location.
● A downstream phone is connected to the product or to another device that is connected to the
product.
Connect additional devices in the order that is described in the following steps. The output port for each
device is connected to the input port of the next, forming a "chain". If you do not want to connect a
specific device, skip the step that explains it and continue to the next device.
NOTE: Do not connect more than three devices to the telephone line.
NOTE: Voicemail is not supported with this product.
1. Disconnect the power cords for all of the devices that you want to connect.
2. Connect the product to a telephone jack.
3. Remove the plastic insert from the "telephone line out" port .
4. To connect an internal or external modem on a computer, connect one end of a telephone cord
into the product “telephone line out” port
. Connect the other end of the telephone cord into the
fax “line in” port on the modem or computer.
NOTE: Some modems have a second “line” port to connect to a dedicated voice line. If you
have two “line” ports, see your modem documentation to make sure that you connect to the correct
“line” port.
5. To connect a caller-ID box, connect a telephone cord into the previous device’s “telephone” port.
Connect the other end of the telephone cord into the caller-ID box “line” port.
6. To connect an answering machine, connect a telephone cord into the previous device’s
“telephone” port. Connect the other end of the telephone cord into the answering machine “line”
port.
7. To connect a telephone, connect a telephone cord into the previous device’s “telephone” port.
Connect the other end of the telephone cord into the telephone “line” port.
8. After you have finished connecting additional devices, connect all of the devices to their power
sources.
Set up fax with a telephone answering machine
If you connect a telephone answering machine to the product, follow these steps to configure the
product:
NOTE: If an answering machine is connected to the same telephone line but on a different jack (in
another room, for example), it might interfere with the product's ability to receive faxes.
1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup button.
2. Touch the Fax Setup button.
ENWW Set up the product for fax 111