Dial Tone - Lexmark X4270

I'm setting up this new unit. First step is to wire to phone line and connect power supply. After doing this I lifted the phone to check for a dial tone. That part was fine, but on hanging up, it does not break phone connection and I soon get the "If you want to make a call, please hang up" message from the phone company. Only way to cut connection is to unplug phone wire from the phone jack. Can this unit be saved?

Anonymous Dec 28, 2007

it won't hang up it won't hang up
annleddspa Feb 29, 2008

what should i do when I see the words: error 1203, we cannot receive fax.

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Ive had this printer in storage for a while and want to use it again. problem is that i dont know what parts to use. i really only need it for the printer right now and i have the ubp hooked up. do i need to connect the phone line to use the printer?

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I had the same problem & i realized that the phone headset was plugged in to the wrong jack.The handset plugs in to the jack on the side.

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There is usually more than one phone plug one for the hand set if yours has this and one for the phone line. And one for something else possibly another phone. Make sure you are plugged into the right one. Then you will have to program it with your phone number and set settings to your taste or need. This can help you to clear up your problem. I did the same thing on mine. Play with it alittle bit and you will get the hang of it.

Posted on Aug 07, 2007

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1.Chech the Receiver cable It should properly inseted or not? 2.Reset settings(Choose Factory Settings only)

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The user manual for this device suggests a few things on faxing. http://www.lexmark.com/publications/pdfs/4200/eng/frameset.html 1) Use the On Hook Dial options. 2) Try using *9* on the number pad to disconnect.

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