Unable to send fax from computer

Hi,
I'm unable to send faxes from my computer (e.g, from Word). I get a message: "The device is disconnected or powered off", which is not true.
The printer is an HP LaserJet 1536dnf MFP.
The OS is Windows 7 Ultimate, 64-bit, with 8 GB RAM.
I have updated to the latest firmware from the HP site, and have downloaded the latest appropriate driver package for this printer from there as well (hp_M1530_MFP_full_Solution_usb_n_w.exe)
The installation goes normally, and there are no error messages.
The printer is working fine. I am able to print and scan from the computer without problems. I am also able to fax directly from the printer without problems. The only problem is not being able to send a fax directly from the computer.
For instance, in Word (the latest version), when I print to the HP fax printer (which has indeed been installed correctly on the computer), I get a message that the doc has been send to the printer. But no screen pops up letting me type a phone number, and after about 1 minute I get this error:
Have been on the phone for several hours to HP support, and although they did a complete uninstall, and reinstall, the problem persists.
I also downloaded and ran this file from HP: HPLJ_M1530_Fax_IE_11_utility.exe, which is meant to resolve a very similar issue for people who have this Microsoft KB installed (KB2898785), which somehow interferes with the fax exactly as I have described. I do indeed have that Windows update installed. However, running the file did not solve the problem, and there seems to be no way of uninstalling that KB.
So I am at a loss, and would appreciate any help, if anybody can think of anything.
Many thanks
Tim

Hi @Tim613 ,
I see by your post that you are unable to send a fax from the computer. I would like to help.
Since you are able to print and scan from the computer, you don't have a communication issue. The printer will also send a fax, so it isn't a hardware issue. It sounds more like something possibly on the computer is blocking the fax communication.
The Toolbox doesn't support Windows 7 64 bit, but you should still be able to fax through Third Party Software. (Word) Which you have already tried and it didn't work.
I would disable all the start up programs and temporarily turn off the Antivirus Software to see if there is a program interfering in the back ground. How to use MSCONFIG . Click on the start up tab and click disable all.
Try sending a fax again.
Then you will have to go back and enable the startup programs and turn the Antivirus Software back on again.
Let me know the outcome.
Have a wonderful day!
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