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Stop wasting time and paper on “spam faxes”
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Introduction

Spam or junk faxes are more than just a bother; they waste paper and your time. Find out how to put an end to this unnecessary distraction with an easy-to-use feature called Junk fax blocker (also called Junk fax barrier), available on most HP fax machines and HP All-in-Ones. Save your time and paper for the work that really matters!

Junk fax blocker: Save paper and time

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With fewer interruptions, you’ll be able to stay on task at work.
Junk fax blocker allows users with Caller ID on their phone lines to block the printing of unwanted faxes. Once you set up this feature, those “spam” faxes will not print out.

This feature is especially useful in dense urban areas where phone numbers change over more frequently, causing more junk faxes.

By using Junk fax blocker, you can:
  • Stop wasting paper caused by faxed solicitations.
  • Cut out the time it takes to track down senders and ask them to remove you from their lists.
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Learn how to use junk fax blocker

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Step 3: Choose Basic Fax Setup from the Setup Menu.
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Step 4: Select Junk Fax Blocker Setup.
Junk Fax Blocker menu
Step 5: Select Add number to Junk List from the Junk Fax Blocker menu, and then, either add a number manually or select one from the list of faxes you’ve received.
Consult the manual for your HP fax machine or All-in One to confirm that your machine has this feature. The feature is “On” by default on HP machines with Junk fax blocker.

Though these instructions illustrate how to set up this feature on the HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-in-One, the steps are similar for other HP All-in-Ones and HP fax machines with Junk fax blocker:
  1. Confirm that Caller ID is set up on your phone line.
  2. Press Setup on your HP fax machine or All-in-One.
  3. Press Basic Fax Setup.
  4. Press Junk Fax Blocker Setup.
  5. Press Add number to Junk List.
  6. Press Select number, and scroll through the numbers from which you’ve received faxes until you find the number that matches the one you want to block. Press OK.
You may also manually enter a number to block. Here’s how:
  • Follow steps 1 - 5 above.
  • Press Enter number, and use the keypad to enter the number. Press OK.
If you need to remove a block on a number, you can:
  • Go to the Junk Fax Blocker Setup menu (following steps 1 - 4 above).
  • Select Remove from Junk List.
  • Scroll through the numbers you’ve blocked and select the one you want to unblock. Press OK.
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Get Junk fax blocker for yourself

HP 2140 Fax

With a built-in phone, up to 200 pages of memory, and the Favorite Faxes feature, which enables you to re-send a frequently sent fax directly from memory without re-scanning, the HP 2140 Fax makes a sleek addition to any office.
HP Officejet 6500 Wireless All-in-One
The HP Officejet 6500 Wireless All-in-One offers scanning, copying, and faxing with up to 100 pages of memory, along with wireless printing at up to 40% less than competitive laser printers when using HP Officejet inks1.
HP Fax machines

Interested in an HP fax machine with junk fax blocking? The HP Fax buying guide is a great place to start. In addition to the Junk fax blocker feature, the following models offer handsets and the ability to make copies:
HP All-in-Ones

To find a versatile All-in-One for your home office, visit the HP Officejet buying guide or HP Officejet Pro buying guide. You’ll find several models featuring Junk fax blocker:
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Learn more

  • It’s easy to figure out that you don’t want to receive junk faxes, but let HP help you Figure out how much fax memory you need, one of the biggest variable considerations when choosing a new fax machine.


  • Save even more paper and hassle when you choose a printer that enables you to Print two-sided automatically.


  • Get more Home office ideas for choosing equipment, printing your own marketing materials, and so much more.
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1Among majority of color laser AiOs less than $600, 6/08, OJ with highest-capacity cartridges.
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