- Hewlett-Packard Fax Machine User Guide

24 HP Fax basics

Set document resolution and contrast for a single copy

Document resolution and contrast are set in the same manner for both faxes and

copies. For most faxes and copies, default settings will work well.

If you need to send/copy a document with unusual contrast characteristics,

including images/embedded pictures, you can adjust the resolution and contrast

for that document using the control panel buttons.

TIP: You can also change the default settings for all documents using the menu.

See BASIC FAX menu on page 13.

We recommend you use documents with a high contrast, such as, documents

printed using a high quality printer, felt tip pen, black ink, or typewriter. The

paper should be white or very light, and of normal weight, not cardboard or

onionskin.

Blue lines on a ruled pad don’t fax well. For more information on the types of

paper you can use for documents, see

Document types and sizes on page 23.

NOTE: You must set the resolution and contrast before dialing the number.

1. Turn the page face down and insert it into the document feeder. For more

information, see

Load documents to fax or copy on page 2.

2. Press Resolution repeatedly to select the option you want:

•

STANDARD

works well for printed or typewritten originals with normal-

sized characters.

•

FINE

is good for documents containing a lot of detail.

•

SUPER FINE

works well for documents containing extremely fine detail;

for example, a map or engineering drawing.

SUPER FINE

only works if

the remote machine also has the

SUPER FINE

feature.

NOTE: SUPER FINE mode is not used when sending documents scanned into

memory (i.e., Broadcasting and Delayed Fax). If you are sending document

using one of these methods, SUPER FINE will be changed back to FINE even

though you selected SUPER FINE.