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What does poor line condition mean on a fax machine?

Joe Ford

What does poor line condition mean on a fax machine?

The message “Poor Line Condition” or “NG” appears on the Transmission Verification Report when I try to send a fax. These messages are generally caused by either interference on the line, phone line connection and/or an alarm system or another device on same line as the Brother machine.

How do I fix my brother fax machine?

Problems receiving or sending faxes

  1. Press the Hook key to verify your Brother machine has a dial tone.
  2. Make sure your line connections are correct.
  3. Press the Hook key again to verify the Brother machine has a dial tone.
  4. Verify that no other applications or computers are downloading files.
  5. Try sending or receiving the fax again at an “off peak” time.

How do I test my brother fax machine?

To test the fax machine you can send a fax to a friend or send a test fax to HP’s dedicated fax testing line.

  1. Insert a document to fax into the fax machine’s page loader.
  2. Dial 1-(1-888-hpfaxme) on the fax machine’s keypad.
  3. Press “Start” or “Send” on the fax machine to begin the transmission.

Why isn’t my fax machine receiving faxes?

Try reconnecting the cable (RJ11 phone cable) between the Fax machine and the ATA. This cable should use the ATA’s LINE1 port and make sure it is connected to the Line (not Telephone) jack/port on the Fax Machine. Sometimes a bad cable can cause this problem so changing to a new RJ11 phone cable might help.

Can you call someone from a fax machine?

Traditionally, fax machines are plugged into a Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) line, which carries messages between devices. To make a voice call from your fax machine, use it as if you would the ordinary phone – pick up the handset, dial the number, listen to it ringing and talk when the other person picks up.

How do you tell if a number is a fax line?

Call 1-for an easy way to find out your fax number. Your fax number is connected to a phone line, and the number associated with the phone line is your fax number. From the landline associated with the fax machine, call 1- a toll-free line operated by MCI (a telecommunications company).

Does Office Depot do faxes?

Self-Service Faxing Looking for “Faxing near me?” Come into any Office Depot® store and securely fax your files using our Self-Service Printer.