How to Set Up an HP Printer to Fax

Place the HP printer on a level surface near the computer. Plug the printer into the electrical outlet.
Connect the USB cable to the back of the HP printer and connect the opposite end to the computer USB port. Turn the printer on by pressing the 'Power' button. Let the unit synchronize. The power light will be steady when the unit is ready.
Insert the HP printer Set-up CD into the computer CD-rom drive. The driver installation will automatically begin. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the unit to the computer. Once finished, you will be prompted to restart the computer. The HP printer is now installed.
Connect an active telephone line to the back of the HP printer. You will see the telephone jack next to the USB port. The HP printer is now ready to fax a document.Place the document facing backwards into the printer, then press the phone number into the number key pad and hit 'Start' on the HP printer.