58 Specifications and regulatory information
Regulatory notices
HP recommends the use of a Surge Suppressor when connecting the HP 2140 Fax series to AC
power. Use of a Surge Suppressor will help protect the HP 2140 Fax series and the telephone
network from abnormal surges on the AC powerline.
The Customer Information for facsimile (FAX) equipment must contain the following wording:
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a
computer or other electronic device, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such
message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first
page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other
entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine
or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900
number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission
charges.)
In order to program this information into your FAX machine, See Set the fax header information
on page 34.
Automatic Dialers:
WHEN PROGRAMMING EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND (OR) MAKING TEST CALLS TO
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
1) Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.
2) Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evenings.
FCC statement
The United States Federal Communications Commission (in 47 CFR 15.105) has specified that
the following notice be brought to the attention of users of this product.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Class B limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
CAUTION: Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this
equipment not expressly approved by the Hewlett-Packard Company, may cause harmful
interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.