To connect additional devices to the HP LaserJet 3380 all-in-
one
Connect additional devices in the order that is described in the following steps. The output
port for each device is connected to the input port of the next, forming a "chain". If you do
not want to connect a specific device, skip the step that explains it and continue to the next
device.
Note
Do not connect more than three devices to the telephone line.
1. Unplug the power cords for all the devices that you want to connect.
2. If you have not yet connected your device to a telephone line, see
Connecting the
device to a telephone line
before proceeding. The device should already be connected
to a telephone jack.
3. Open the print-cartridge door, and then open the left side panel to reveal the fax ports.
4. Remove the plastic insert from the "telephone" port (the port that is marked with the
telephone icon).
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5. To connect an internal or external modem on a computer, plug one end of a telephone
cord into the device “telephone” port. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the
modem “line” port.
Note
Some modems have a second “line” port to connect to a dedicated voice line. If you have
two “line” ports, see your modem documentation to make sure that you connect to the
correct “line” port.
6. To connect a caller-ID box, plug a telephone cord into the previous device’s “telephone”
port. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the caller-ID box “line” port.
7. To connect an answering machine, plug a telephone cord into the previous device’s
“telephone” port. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the answering machine
“line” port.
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8. To connect a telephone, plug a telephone cord into the previous device’s “telephone”
port. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the telephone “line” port.
9. After you have finished connecting additional devices, plug all of the devices into their
power sources.
10. Close the left side panel, and then close the print-cartridge door. When closing the left
side panel, make sure that the fax cords are routed through the upper notch in the
panel.
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