Paper direction on faxes

[copiman]

I have alot of machines with fax option. 23xx, 30xx, 80xx, dpcxxx. I was told that the paper tray must be set up for 8.5X11 longways to receive faxes. Just wondering if this is necessary. I prefer all paper to feed 11x8.5 (the first number being the lead edge). Just wanted to get your thoughts on this and any advice you may have.

[doug94550]

Re: Paper direction on faxes

Don't ask me why but it is true. I also work on NEC and if you do not have one tray or the bypass set for shortedge feed, you can't even get a report to print. I used to think that it was shortedge feed for fax because that was the way you originally sent faxes and the concept just remained as a legacy.

[onetek]

Re: Paper direction on faxes

Weird. We have dozens of those panasonics with faxes and they have no problem either with 8.5x11 or 8.5x11R.
Th.

[copiman]

Re: Paper direction on faxes

Weird. We have dozens of those panasonics with faxes and they have no problem either with 8.5x11 or 8.5x11R.
Th.

Thanks onetek. Thats what I thought. I would rather have it feed 11x8.5 that 8.5x11. I feel its more reliable. Many years ago it did matter. But today, I dont think it does.