LASER CLASS 810/830i Reference Guide - Set the Machine for Receiving Faxes

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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.

Press [Additional Functions].

Use [] or [] to select <5. TX/RX SETTINGS>, then press [OK].

Use [] or [] to select <2. FAX SETTINGS>, then press [OK].

Confirm that <1. RX MODE> is displayed, then press [OK].

Use [] or [] to select the receive mode, then press [OK].

For <AnsMode>, make sure an answering machine is connected to the machine.

Press [Stop] to return to standby mode.

For details, see the Reference Guide (in User Manual CD).

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