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Set the Machine for Receiving Faxes

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Follow the chart below to determine the correct receive mode for your needs.

Do you intend to use the machine to receive voice calls? No → <FaxOnly>
Answers all calls as faxes.
↓ Yes      
Do you intend to use an answering machine with the machine? Yes → <AnsMode>
Receives faxes automatically and records voice messages.
↓ No      
Do you intend to receive faxes automatically? No → <Manual>
Does not answer any calls. You have to manually receive faxes.
↓ No      
Do you have two phone lines, each with it's own distinctive ring (DRPD)? No → <FaxTel>
Switches between fax and voice calls automatically if a telephone is connected to the machine.
Yes → <DRPD>
Distinguishes between fax and voice calls, if you want to use an external phone.

Remark
  • The answering machine must be connected directly to the machine for <AnsMode> to work.
  • The optional handset or an external telephone must be connected to the machine for <FaxTel>, <Manual> or <DRPD> to work.
  • By default, if <FaxOnly> is selected in <RX MODE> and external telephone is connected to the machine, the external telephone rings. If you want to turn off the ring, press [Additional Functions] → <TX/RX SETTINGS> → <FAX SETTINGS> → <RX SETTINGS> → <INCOMING RING> then select <OFF>.
  • Voice mail is not supported with <AnsMode>.
  • The <DRPD> mode requires subscription to a DRPD (Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection) service. Contact your telephone company for availability.

 
     
  1. Press [Additional Functions].
 
     
  1. Use [] or [] to select <5. TX/RX SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
 
     
  1. Use [] or [] to select <2. FAX SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
 
     
  1. Confirm that <1. RX MODE> is displayed, then press [OK].
 
     
  1. Use [] or [] to select the receive mode, then press [OK].
  • For <AnsMode>, make sure an answering machine is connected to the machine.
 
     
  1. Press [Stop] to return to standby mode.
  • For details, see the Reference Guide (in User Manual CD).

 
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