If the call is a fax, the machine will receive the fax automatically. The machine detects a fax call by the fax ring pattern. When a call incomes, the telephone will ring. When receiving voice calls (with a telephone or answering machine connected to the machine) and subscribing to a ring pattern detection service provided by your telephone company: The telephone may not ring when a call incomes even if it is connected to the machine, depending on the type or settings of the telephone. And, the machine can receive a fax automatically when you pick up the handset or when the answering machine answers a call that is a fax (User-friendly reception). The machine can receive a fax automatically without the handset being picked up when a call incomes (Manual/auto switch). If the call is a fax, hang up the handset after the machine starts receiving the fax. If the call is a voice call, talk on the telephone. When mainly receiving voice calls (with a telephone or answering machine connected to the machine): You can select the receive mode suitable for your fax use conditions: whether you use a dedicated line for fax, etc. Select the ring pattern that your telephone company assigned to your fax number, then press the OK button.
The DRPD: FAX ring pattern screen is displayed. Use the button to select DRPD: FAX ring pattern, then press the OK button. NoteĬontact your local telephone company for detailed information on this service. To use DRPD, follow the procedure below to set the fax ring pattern that matches the pattern assigned by your telephone company. Your machine will automatically monitor the ring pattern, and will automatically receive the fax if the ring pattern is a fax call. If you have subscribed to a Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) service provided by your telephone company, your telephone company will assign two or more telephone numbers with distinctive ring patterns to your single telephone line, allowing you to have different numbers for fax calls and voice calls using only one telephone line. Setting the DRPD Ring Pattern (US and Canada only) If DRPD is selected, the fax ring pattern can be selected on the DRPD: FAX ring pattern screen. Noteīy pressing the right Function button when a receive mode is selected, you can specify the advanced settings of each receive mode.įor details on the advanced settings of the receive mode: Use the button to select the receive mode, then press the OK button.
The Receive mode settings screen is displayed. This section describes the procedure to select the receive mode. If you want to use a single telephone line for faxes and voice calls, you need to connect a telephone or an answering machine to the external device jack of this machine. The receiving operation procedure varies depending on the selected receive mode.
Set the receiving operation (receiving mode).įor details on how to set the receive mode:įor details on the selectable receive mode: