Brother FAX 580MC owner manual Fax Tones and Handshake, ECM Error Correction Mode

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Fax Tones and Handshake

When someone is sending a fax, the FAX/MFC sends fax calling tones (CNG tones)— soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. You’ll hear them when you dial and press Start, and they continue for about 40 seconds after dialing. During that time, the sending machine must begin the “handshake” with the receiving machine. Each time you use automatic procedures to send a fax, you are sending CNG tones over the phone line. You’ll soon learn to listen for these soft beeps each time you answer a phone on your fax line, so you know if you are receiving a fax message.

The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones—loud, chirping sounds. A receiving fax chirps for about 40 seconds over the phone line, and the screen displays RECEIVE. If your FAX/MFC is set to the FAX ONLY Mode, it will answer every call automatically with fax receiving tones. Even if the other party hangs up, your FAX/MFC continues to send the “chirps” for about 40 seconds, and the screen continues to display “RECEIVE”. To cancel the receiving mode, press Stop.

When your FAX/MFC answers in FAX/TEL Mode, the FAX/MFC listens for CNG tones and then responds with receiving tones.

The fax “handshake” is the time in which the sending machine’s CNG tones and the receiving machines “chirps” overlap. This must be for at least 2 to 4 seconds, so the machines can understand how each is sending and receiving the fax. The handshake cannot begin until the call is answered, and the CNG tones only last for about 40 seconds after the number is dialed. Therefore, it’s important for the receiving machine to answer the call in as few rings as possible.

When you have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your fax line, your TAD will determine the number of rings before the call is answered. Pay special attention to the directions in the Installation chapter for connecting a TAD to your FAX/MFC.

ECM (Error Correction Mode)

The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the FAX/MFC to check the integrity of a fax transmission while it is in progress. ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that both have the ECM feature. If they do, you may send and receive fax messages that are continuously checked for their integrity.

Sufficient memory must be available in your FAX/MFC for this feature to work.

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Contents SWNER’O Lanuam If You Need to Call Customer Service Brother fax-back system Frequently Asked Questions FAQsFor Customer Service Brother NumbersPC402RF Ordering Accessories and SuppliesCompilation and Publication Notice For USA and CanadaTrademarks What to do if you think your Product is defective Exchange ServiceLimitations What to do if you think your Product is defective Vii For Canada Only Table of Contents On-Screen Programming Setup Send Telephone Services Making Copies Setting Up the MFC 660MC Computer to Work Together 14-1 Specifications Index Remote Retrieval Access Card Finding Information Using This ManualIntroduction About FAX/MFCFax Tones and Handshake ECM Error Correction Mode18 17 14 13 FAX 580MC and MFC 660MC Control Panel OverviewChoosing a Location Location and ConnectionsAttach the paper wire extension AssemblyPacking List Attach the output paper support Attach the paper trayLoading the Paper Connections Connecting the MachineAcceptable Paper Roll Over Phone Lines Special Line ConsiderationsTwo-Line Phone System Converting Telephone Wall Outlets If you are installing the FAX/MFC to work with a PBX Custom Features on Your Phone LineMulti-Line Connections PBX Sequence Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TADConnections Connecting an External TelephoneOutgoing Message OGM Alternating Displays Function Mode3On-Screen Programming User-Friendly ProgrammingLOW Function Selection TableEnglish OFF DELAY04Toll Saveroff LetterInterval InterruptFAX/MFC VoiceonGetting Started 4Initial SetupSetting Date and Time Setting Station IDMaking corrections Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode For Canada OnlyDetails for Entering Text Inserting spacesArea Setting Up Your Area Code For USA OnlySpecial characters and symbols Repeating lettersVolume Amplify ON-TEMPORARY Setting Beeper VolumeChoosing the Handset Volume Volume Amplify OFFMemory Storage Setting the Speaker VolumeSetting the Ring Volume Setting Volume AmplifySelect Answer Mode 5Setup ReceiveBasic Receiving Operations Mcmsg CTR Setting Ring DelayTo select or change your Answer Mode FAX only FAX/TEL ManualPress Easy Receive Recommended Reductions Setting Paper SizePrinting a Reduced Incoming original ReductionChanging Remote Codes For FAX/TEL Mode OnlyAdvanced Receiving Operations Operation from External or Extension TelephonePolling Setting Multi-function Link Mode For MFC 660MC OnlyMF Link Automatic Document Feeder ADF 6Setup SendMemory TXON? Memory TXPress Function/Set, 3 Press Function/Set , 3 ResolutionBasic Sending Operations ContrastAdvanced Sending Operations Overseas ModeDelayed Fax Setting Up for Polled TransmitCancel JOB Canceling a Scheduled JobWaiting More Advanced Features Call Brother fax-back system Press Function/Set, 6 7Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing OptionsStoring Numbers for Easy Dialing Storing One Touch Dial NumbersSPEED-DIAL? # Storing Speed Dial NumbersEnter & SET Select ONE-TOUCH Setting Up Groups for BroadcastingSetup Groupgo Changing One Touch and Speed Dial NumbersSpeaker Phone Dialing OptionsManual Dialing One Touch DialingSpeed Dialing Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card NumbersBroadcasting SearchRedial Answering Calls with the SpeakerphonePage Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern 8Telephone ServicesCustom Features Distinctive RingCaller ID Log Caller IDReturning a Call from the Log Printing the Caller ID LogViewing the Caller ID Log Dialpress StartClearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory Registering a Caller ID NumberCaller ID LOG Press Start KEY CompanyCall Waiting Caller ID CallManage For USA OnlyRegistration with CallManage L E P H O N E S E R V I C E S Flexible Memory Settings Message Storage Message Center Mode9Message Center Setting Message Storage Setting Up the Message CenterRecording Message Center Outgoing Message Erasing Outgoing Message OGM Activating Message Center ModeMessage Indicator Listening to Outgoing Message OGMPrinting a Fax Message Backup Printing OptionBackup Printon Playing Voice MessagesErasing Messages Setting Maximum Time for Incoming MessagesTo erase voice messages individually Fax Forwarding/Paging Setting Toll SaverICM Recording Monitor Recording a ConversationFWD# Programming a Fax Forwarding NumberProgramming Paging Number Press 9 0 to reset the FAX/MFC when you finish T OGM Remote CommandsICM MSG CTR OGMFAX/TEL FAXVoice MSG CTRE S S a G E C E N T E R NO.OF COPIES01 Then Copy or SET 10 10Making CopiesCopy Functions Making a Single CopyThen Copy or SET Multi Copysort Sort P.01 FNERECEIVE, Setup SEND, Print Reports FAX/MFC Settings and Activity11 11Printing Reports Press Function/Set, 7 Transmission Verification Xmit ReportActivity Report Interval INTERVAL?Standard Telephone and FCC Notices 12 12Important Information12 2 I M P O R T a N T I N F O R M a T I O N Important Safety Instructions 12 4 I M P O R T a N T I N F O R M a T I O N Change Cartridge 13 13Troubleshooting and Routine MaintenanceTroubleshooting Error MessagesPrintout is jammed YESConnection Fail Disconnected Document JAM COMM.ERRORMachine Error Press Stop KEY Original is jammedPrinting or Receiving Faxes Vertical Black Lines When ReceivingFAX/MFC Does Not Answer When Called If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFCSending Faxes Handling Incoming Calls Cleaning the Scanner Routine MaintenanceCleaning the Print Head Replacing the Print Cartridge Package Contents Before You Install Multi-Function LinkPC Configuration Requirements Connecting the MFC 660MC to Your PC Product Support Choosing the Software to InstallInstall Multi-Function Link Software On-Line DocumentationInstalling the Brother Software Installing the Multi-Function Link SoftwareOverview of Basic Steps Page Viewing On-Line Documentation Running the Brother Software IntroductionScanSoftTM PaperPort Sending a Fax from Your PCSending a Quick Fax Multi-Function LinkSending a Fax from the Main Menu Sending a Fax from a Windows Application Receiving Faxes into the PC Checklist for the MFCBefore You Begin On your PC Viewing Received FaxesScanning a Document ResolutionScanning Options Contrast Scanning into the PaperPort ViewerImage Type For FAX 580MC Only 16 16Multi-Function Link optionResolution SpecificationsDisconnected COMM. 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