HP 1040 Fax Machine Inkjet Plain Paper Phone Copier Missing Catch Tray

HP 1040 Fax Machine Inkjet Plain Paper Phone Copier Missing Catch Tray

The HP 1040 Fax is a desktop plain-paper inkjet fax machine combining fax, copy, and phone functions in a single compact unit. It uses an inkjet print engine to produce plain-paper output — no thermal paper or rolls required. This unit is missing the bottom output catch tray and is being sold as-is; we did not have an ink cartridge available and were unable to test it.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: HP 1040 Fax
• Regulatory Model No.: SDGOB-0403-01
• FCC Classification: Class B — For Home Use
• Print Technology: Inkjet (plain paper)
• Functions: Fax, Copy, Telephone
• Front panel: numeric keypad, LCD display, Resolution, Menu, Scroll/Volume, Start/Enter, Cancel controls
• Additional controls: Silent Mode, Report/Help, Access Cartridge, Redial/Pause, Mute/Search, Loudspeaker, Speed Dial
• Handset with coiled cord — included
• Document feeder with flip-up lid — present
• Bottom output catch tray — missing
• Ink cartridge — not included
• Form Factor: Desktop

Applications

The HP 1040 is a home and small-office fax machine from the early 2000s, designed for users who need standalone fax capability without a multifunction printer. Unlike older thermal fax machines, it prints received faxes and copies on standard plain paper using an inkjet cartridge, which produces clearer output and eliminates the need for special thermal paper rolls. It connects to a standard analog phone line (POTS) and includes a built-in handset for voice calls. Units like this are still used in small offices, home offices, and any environment that relies on a dedicated analog fax line — common in legal, medical, and real estate settings where fax remains a standard form of document exchange.