4. Fax
4.7Receiving a fax automatically – Auto answer ON
4.7.1 Activating FAX ONLY mode
1Make sure feature #77 is set to “FAX ONLY” beforehand (page 42).
2Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.
FAX ONLY MODE
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} light is ON.
How faxes are received
When receiving calls, the unit will automatically answer all calls and only receive fax documents.
Note:
LThe number of rings before a call is answered in FAX ONLY mode can be changed (feature #06 on page 40).
4.7.2 Activating TEL/FAX mode
1Make sure feature #77 is set to “TEL/FAX” beforehand (page 42).
2Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.
TEL/FAX MODE
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} light is ON.
3The ringer volume setting should be ON (page 16).
{STOP}
How phone calls and faxes are received
1.“INCOMING CALL” will be displayed but the unit will not ring.
2.The unit will wait for the duration of 2 rings before answering the call.
L The number of rings is determined by the “TEL/FAX delayed ring setting” (feature #78 on page 43).
L During this time, an extension telephone (if connected) will ring.
3.The unit will answer the call and try to detect a fax calling tone.
When a fax calling tone is detected The unit receives the fax automatically without ringing.
When a fax calling tone is not detected
A The unit will ring 3 times. You may answer the call.
L The number of rings is determined by the
“Silent fax recognition ring setting” (feature #30 on page 41).
L Callers will hear a ring back tone different from the one generated by the telephone company.
L An extension telephone (if connected to the same line) will not ring at this time. To answer the call with the extension telephone, lift the handset and press {*}{0} (default auto disconnection code) while the fax machine is ringing.
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