hp fax 1020 series
Setting the Answer Mode
You can send faxes in any answer mode. The answer mode setting determines how the product answers the incoming call. Press the Answer Mode button until the light shows under the desired option.
TAM/ FAX
Select this setting to use the integrated telephone answering machine. TAM/FAX allows you to receive both voice and fax calls with voice calls going to the answering machine if you are unable to take the call. See “Setting the TAM/FAX Ring” on page 8 to set up the answering machine.
FAX
TEL
Select this setting to have the product answer as a fax machine. You can pick up voice calls if you answer the telephone before the fax does. See “Setting the FAX Ring” on page 10 to finish setting up your HP Fax.
Note: The internal answering machine will not work in this mode.
Select this setting to have the product always answer as a telephone. To receive faxes, press the Start/Copy button whenever you hear fax tones.
Note: You will be unable to receive faxes from extension telephones. You must press the Start/Copy button to receive faxes.
Tip! After 12 rings, the TAM will answer the call. This allows you to use the remote access commands to operate your fax machine. See “Listening to Messages Remotely” on page 30.
Setting the TAM/FAX Ring
If you have set the Answer Mode to TAM/FAX (“Setting the Answer Mode” on page 8), you can use this function to select the number of times the telephone will ring before the answering machine will answer.
See “Answering Machine” on page 25 for complete information on using the answering machine.
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