Using the Unit AS a Telephone | Brother FAX-1030Plus, Fax-1020Plus

USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE - CHAPTER 5

Chapter 5. USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE

Your fax machine can be used to make normal telephone calls. You can dial numbers manually, by pressing the number keys, or by using One-Touch or Speed-Dialling.

Number-Key Dialling

Pick up the handset, and when you hear a dial tone, press number keys. You may now speak to the person at the other end.

One-Touch Dialling

Pick up the handset, and when you hear the dial tone, press the One-Touchkey. If you try to use a One-Touch number that has not been assigned, you will hear a warning beep and the display will carry a message reading “NOT ASSIGNED”. The display will return to normal after 2 seconds.

Speed Dialling

Pick up the handset, and when you hear the dial tone, press Speed-dialand then the two-digit Speed Dial number.

Mute (Only for FAX 1030 Plus)

1Press Verify/Mute to put a call on hold.

2You can put down the handset without disconnecting the call.

3Pick up the machine’s handset or press Speaker Phone to release the call from hold.

If you press Verify/Mute without lifting the handset or pressing Speaker Phone, this key works as the Verify key and prints Transmission Verification Report.

Pause

Press Redial/Pause to insert a pause between digits to be dialled.

If your fax machine is connected to a PABX, you may need to insert an additional number prefix (e.g. “9”) and a “pause” before each fax or telephone number to gain access to the outside line. When you press Redial/Pause, a dash “-” will appear on the display. By storing a pause, you can create a delay of 3.5 seconds.

Tone/Pulse

If you have pulse dialling service, but need to send tone signals (for telephone banking, for example), follow the directions below. If you have touch tone service, you do not need this feature to send tone signals.

1Lift the handset.

2Press #. Any digits dialled after this sends tone signals.

3When you hang up, the machine returns to pulse dialling service.

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FAX-1030Plus, Fax-1020Plus specifications

The Brother Fax-1020Plus and FAX-1030Plus are reliable and efficient fax machines designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses. Both models showcase a blend of advanced technology and user-friendly features, making them ideal solutions for effective communication.

Starting with the Brother Fax-1020Plus, this model is prized for its compact design and ease of use. It features a 14.4 Kbps modem, enabling relatively fast fax transmission and reception, ensuring that important documents can be sent and received quickly. The FAX-1020Plus is equipped with a 40-page automatic document feeder (ADF), allowing users to send larger documents with ease. Additionally, it offers a built-in phone line compatibility, enabling it to function as a regular telephone in addition to its fax capabilities.

The network connectivity options are limited on the Fax-1020Plus, as it primarily connects via a standard telephone line, which is typical for traditional fax machines. An added benefit is its ability to store up to 200 pages in memory, ensuring that users can send and receive faxes even when the machine is busy or out of paper.

Meanwhile, the Brother Fax-1030Plus builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, offering enhanced features to improve functionality. This model also features a 14.4 Kbps modem but includes the added benefit of a 50-page ADF, allowing for the handling of larger documents more efficiently. The FAX-1030Plus boasts an impressive 2,000-page memory capacity, making it suitable for more demanding environments where high-volume faxing is common.

Both models feature a variety of helpful functions, including delayed sending, which allows for the scheduling of faxes to be sent at a later time, and a telephone directory with up to 100 speed dial entries for quick access. The clarity of the printed documents is enhanced by Brother’s thermal transfer printing technology, ensuring that text and images are transmitted clearly.

In summary, the Brother Fax-1020Plus and FAX-1030Plus stand out for their reliable performance, user-friendly features, and efficient design. These machines are ideal for businesses seeking dependable fax solutions, blending essential faxing capabilities with modern technologies. Their advanced memory options, document handling features, and ease of use make them valuable tools in any office setting, streamlined for today’s fast-paced business environment.

Brother FAX-1030Plus, Fax-1020Plus owner manual Using the Unit AS a Telephone

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