Can I fax a pdf file from pc through HP 5610 usb connection?

Question

My old XP pc had a telephone/fax modem that allowed me to send out papaerless documents as faxes.
My new Win 8.1  desktop has no such hardware.
I found a 5610 All-in one at the thrift store. Can I direct files through the usb port to be sent as faxes--or do I need to print to paper and use the document feed on the 5610?
Thanks

Answer 1

Hello @deepthinker,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
I understand that you're looking for a way to fax from your Windows 8.1 computer through your HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One Printer. This is an option with your HP Officejet. Please follow the steps below to properly configure this feature.
Step 1: Connect Fax Cable:
You need to plug a Fax Cable into the rear of your printer and plug it directly into the telephone wall jack. The faxes are sent from your computer to your printer as USB Cable  'print jobs' but nothing will print. Rather, when the fax document information gets to the printer the fax modem will take over and send the fax for you. You need to have an active telephone line attached to your fax port on the printer in order for this process to complete.
Once the fax cable is attached, please proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Install Printer:
In order to have the fax portion of the driver installed, the HP Full Feature Software and Driver package needs to be loaded on your Windows Operating System.
Please click here to access the correct driver. Once the website opens select the Download button on the top left. Please follow through with the onscreen instructions to install your printer.
Step 3: Send Fax:
To send a fax from your Windows computer, you simply open the document you wish to fax. Then, go to File and Print. In the print dialogue window change the printer to the HP Officejet 5610 - FAX and select Print. A new window will open that will allow you to type in the fax number you wish to send to. Once you hit OK or Print then you will hear your machine send the fax.
Please let me know if these steps work for you. Good luck!
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