2. Preparation
2.8Case 5: FAX with PC MODEM (one phone number)
2.8.1 Your situation
You wish to use a computer connected via MODEM and the fax machine on a single telephone line.
The fax machine and the computer are in the same room and you do not want the computer to answer incoming calls automatically.
2.8.2Telephone wiring image in house or office
Single telephone line
(1 phone number)
Fax Computer machine
2.8.3 How to setup
{A}{B} {SET}
1Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.
FAX ONLY MODE | [±] |
3 RINGS |
LThe display will show the number of rings before the fax machine answers a call in FAX ONLY mode.
LYou can change the ring count setting by pressing {A} or {B}.
Press {SET} to complete the ring count
setting.
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} light is ON.
2Confirm the automatic answer feature on the computer is set to OFF.
Note:
L You can also select “FAX ONLY” by #00 (page 20).
2.8.4 How faxes are received
When receiving calls, the fax machine will automatically answer all calls and only receive fax documents.
Note:
LIf you use your computer as an answering machine, please refer to page 23.
LWhen the fax machine is using the telephone line (e.g., during phone calls, fax sending/receiving), the telephone line is busy and MODEM cannot be used.
LWhen the PC is using the telephone line, the following will be displayed:
EXT. IN USE
“EXT. IN USE” means MODEM or an extension telephone is in use on the same line.
Do not use the fax machine while the message is displayed, or else the PC activities could be disturbed.
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