Receiving
0 This section shows how to receive faxes and control the functions that affect the way you receive faxes.
Manual vs. Automatic Fax Machines
Facsimile machines come in two basic types: Manual fax machines require the sender to dial the number, listen for a fax tone from the receiving machine (or tell the receiving operator to press the [START] key on their machine), and then press [START/COPY] to send.
Automatic fax machines detect the presence of the receiving machine after it answers, and automatically send a document with no operator intervention.
With the handset in the cradle using memory dialing (see page 20) your unit sends a document as an automatic fax machine.
With the handset up, it sends a document as a manual fax machine.
Your facsimile machine can receive documents from either type of machine.
Choosing a Mode
Before you begin to receive faxes, select the proper reception mode for the way you intend to use the machine.
In TEL mode, you can use your fax machine as you would use any regular telephone. Use this mode if you typically use the unit to receive both voice calls and faxes.
In AUTO RECEIVE MODE, your unit automatically picks up to receive a fax after several rings. The number of rings can be set through the User Options (see page 25). Use this mode if you typically leave your fax machine unattended.
In ANS/FAX MODE, the unit can share the same telephone line with an answering machine
Notes:
D Your unit is preset to the TEL MODE when it comes out.
B Once you choose a receiving mode,the mode will not be changed even though you turn the unit off. The unit restores the mode when you turn on its power.
Receiving in TEL Mode
1. To select the TEL (Manual) mode, press [AUTO RECEIVE] repeatedly until the AUTO RECEIVE indicator is off.
2.When the phone rings, pick up the handset.
3.When you hear a fax tone, press [START/COPY]
•When the other party is calling from a manual fax machine, instruct him to press the [START] key on their machine. When you hear a fax tone, press your [START/COPY] and hang up. The unit will receive the fax.
•If, when you answer the phone, you hear a fax tone, someone is trying to send you a fax from
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Receiving in AUTO RCV Mode
1.To select the AUTO RCV mode, press [AUTO RECEIVE] repeatedly until the indicator over the key lights.
2.When you get a call, the unit automatically receives the document.
When a call is received from a manual fax machine, your unit answers the call after several rings which you set through the User Options, and sounds a fax tone to the caller. The caller hears the tone, and should know to press the [START] key on their machine. Then your unit receives the fax.
When a call is received from an automatic fax machine, your unit automatically detects the sending fax machine and receives the fax automatically.
Notes:
•If you pick up the handset before your unit answers, the unit switches back to TEL mode.
•Even when a fax tone is on the line, the unit might fail to detect it and doesn’t receive the fax because of the line instability.
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