Do the phone extensions have a phone jack on the charging unit? I would like to use a fax in a room without phone jack
1817098
Only the base requires a phone jack. The extensions only are used for charging.
1066958
the instructions say to plug into a phone jack, it think in the room. I had a phone jack across the room and it worked. I don't know if it would work from a jack in another room. Also, the part that the fax machine plugs into mus b plugged directly int the electrical outlet, no power strip. Hopes this helps
1134879
No, but you can use an external answering machine with this fax. Whether these external answering machines are still available these days I don't know.
41896
Hello, yes this does require a phone line hooked up to it to use the fax functions. If you don't want to invest in a perm line I use vonyage. Hope that helps. Also works well on windows 8.1 Pro.
1492625
Regular phone, not extension. Can be used with your cell phone, or just as landline. Very easy to use. J.
1608204
Yes -- the product photo shows the handset sitting in the charging base. The AC adapter is at the outlet end of the cord with a small jack that plugs into the charging base. Both the adapter and the charging base come with the handset. Some reviews are negative; I originally purchased a three-handset outfit with the base unit answering machine plus two extension handsets like this one. We liked it so well after a year that we purchased this additional extension handset. We find it works great -- the phone book is stored in the base unit so you only have to enter each phone number once and all handsets have access to it. Also, you can play back messages on any handset -- great for when the phone rings when I'm in the basement bathroom. I don't have to go upstairs to the base unit to listen to the message.
1911466
Hi Stella, Short answer is "Yes". You will need to purchase a phone jack "Y" connector and enough phone wire to get to your fax machine from the base. The closer the better! Unplug the phone wire going to the Panasonic Base. Plug that phone wire into one of the "Y" inputs. Plug the "Y" connector back into the Panasonic Base. Use the purchased phone wire to come from the other "Y" input into your fax machine and you're good to go. No phone calls while you're using the fax. Steve
226993
Can you be just a bit more specific? This device is a modem... and requires dial tone to operate... connecting it directly to the fax's line port will not provide dial tone, and thus will not operate the fax. doesn't the fax have a usb port to connect to your computer with via a usb cable? You need a telephone line connected directly to the fax on it's line port. let me know if this answers your question...
1967295
The base unit plugs into an electrical outlet and also plugs into the telephone outlet on your wall. The extra handsets (I have 3) each plug into an electrical outlet. You only need 1 phone jack. (for the base unit) The extra handsets do not need a phone jack (only an electrical plug)
201923
Yes, I have my phone line unplugged a majority of the time. I only have the phone line connected when I need the fax.
1969705
You can fax from this unit (you only need to plug it into a phone cord); however, this would be one of the worst things you could do. Why? Doing so would mean that you've actually purchased this printer. If you send me $300, I'd be happy to burn it for you - you'll be much more satisfied with the result.
451546
you need the 'base' first. however, you do not need a phone jack for the expansions - just a power outlet (super way to expand phones without having to install phone jacks).
1136767
No, I use my regular phone line, unplug the line from the phone and plug it into the printer and then send my fax. When the fax is done, I unplug the line from my printer and plug back into the phone.
1910250
No, This is a basic phone and most modern computers have a fax program built in for faxing internal data.Hope this helps you.
1776336
No, it only comes with the one line in and no other port for an extension phone. It is a great phone and if you like a good speaker phone with plenty of power, this works great. The only think missing is a back light for the display. Other than that, I give this a 4 1/2 stars out of 5.
1787882
Yes, no need for phone outlet. Just plug it in and it automatically syncs with base phone. Easy to use. I bought the base with 2 extra handsets and then ordered 2 more. Love them.
201927
If you are not using the fax you do not need to hook up the phone line. All other features will work fine.