20 Most Recent HP 1040 Plain Paper Inkjet Fax Questions & Answers

It stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol. Basically your phone system connection is going over the internet. Definition here: http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/voicefaxoverip/g/bldef_voip.htm k

Based ENTIRELY of the total LACK of make and model information about your fax unit, my guess is that the software DRIVER is corrupted! But of course, that is a total GUESS! Let me show you why that is SO IMPORTANT! My favorite ant broke her leg ... leaving her only FIVE good legs to run around on! Most people know that ants (INSECTS) have six legs. But you MIGHT have assumed that my ant was my mom's sister, or my dad's sister, and that I simply misspelled AUNT!

open the machine and there will be a graphic inside showing you,

Check the number of rings your fax machine is set to. Chances are, the answering machine is set up for 4 rings and the fax machine is set up for 6. If this is the case, change the number of rings on your fax machine to 2 or 3 rings to ensure an incoming fax will go directily to the fax machine. If the fax doesn't recognize the call as a fax, it will go through to the answering machine.

HP 1040 Fax User guides http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?product=425911&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en

The other fax machine is not G3, which is the latest configuration. Maybe a very old fax machine.

Replace the print cartridge
When you notice that the print becomes light or ink low or when install new ink cartridge appears in the display, replace the print cartridge. The part number for replacement cartridges is HP 20.
1. Take out a cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the tape covering the printhead.
Hold the cartridge by the colored top or black areas only. Do not touch the copper area.
2. Press the Access Cartridge button on the control panel.
The cartridge carrier moves to the install position.
3. Open the control panel and cartridge compartment cover (it will click and remain open).
4. Pull the cartridge toward you and remove it.
3 To load the cartridge insert the cartridge as shown below. When the cartridge is pushed to the back of the cartridge carrier, push the top of the cartridge until it clicks into place.
If the cartridge moves loosely in the carrier, it has not clicked into place. Repeat this step.
5. Close the cartridge compartment cover and control panel.
6. Press Start/Enter.
7. Press 1 for new cartridge, or 2 for the old one.
• When you put in a new cartridge, you must choose 1:New
• When you put in a used cartridge, choose 2:Used. This helps you to check the correct amount of ink you have left.
TIP: If you mix up several used cartridges, it is not possible to check the correct amount of remaining ink. Once you have put in a new cartridge, use it until it is completely exhausted.

The document should be face down when copying..

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Try this linkhttp://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?contentType=SupportManual&lang=en&cc=us&docIndexId=64179&taskId=101&prodTypeId=15179&prodSeriesId=424308

Hello Jill,If you are still using the HP 1040 fax machine please read the following article. That machine was recalled by HP last month due to a potential fire hazard.http://www.ccl-la.com/blog/index.php/recall-on-hp-1040-and-1050-fax-machines/BuddyMc

If you have an HP 1040 or 1050 fax machine be sure tot checkout this article about the recall HP did on this machine due to a potential fire hazard. You need to contact HP before you have problems with the unit.http://www.ccl-la.com/blog/index.php/recall-on-hp-1040-and-1050-fax-machines/BuddyMc

Hello,Just wanted to let you know that machines was recalled by HP due to a potential fire hazard. Check out the details here before you have major problems.http://www.ccl-la.com/blog/index.php/recall-on-hp-1040-and-1050-fax-machines/BuddyMc

replace the main logic board PCB