HP All-in-One Printer with Fax: Setup, Pricing & Alternatives
HP all-in-one printers with fax sound convenient — but only OfficeJet Pro models include fax hardware, and all require an analog phone line. This guide covers which HP models support fax, exact setup steps, real costs, and the faster online alternative that needs no phone line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which HP all-in-one printer models include fax?
Only HP OfficeJet Pro and LaserJet Pro MFP models with "f" in their name include built-in fax hardware (e.g., OfficeJet Pro 9025e, 9135e, LaserJet Pro 4101fdw). HP ENVY and DeskJet printers are print/scan/copy only, though some ENVY models can send faxes via the HP Smart app.
Can I fax with HP Smart app without a phone line?
Yes. HP Mobile Fax inside the HP Smart app works over the internet — no phone line or fax hardware required. It's currently free, supports PDF files up to 50 pages or 20 MB, and sends to any standard fax number. Note: it is send-only; you cannot receive faxes through it.
How do I set up fax on my HP all-in-one printer?
Plug an RJ-11 phone cord into the "1-LINE" port on the back of the printer (not "2-EXT"), connect the other end to your wall phone jack, then run the Fax Setup Wizard from Setup on the touchscreen. Set your fax header (name and number), configure Answer Mode, and run a fax test from Setup → Tools → Run Fax Test.
Does HP all-in-one fax work with VoIP?
Unreliably. HP printers are analog devices and VoIP lines often cause "No Answer" or "Comm Error" failures. Set fax speed to 9600 baud and disable Error Correction Mode as a workaround, but success is not guaranteed. HP Mobile Fax — which uses the internet — is the better option on VoIP lines.
Can HP Digital Fax receive faxes to email?
Yes. HP Digital Fax routes incoming faxes directly to your email or a network folder as PDF or TIFF — no printing required. It's a built-in feature on supported HP OfficeJet Pro models and uses the printer's existing phone line connection.