Connections

The external TAD must be plugged into the back of the FAX/MFC, into the jack labeled EXT. Your FAX/MFC cannot work properly if you plug the TAD into a wall jack.

1 Plug the telephone line cord from the wall jack into the back of the FAX/MFC, in the jack labeled LINE.

2 Plug the telephone line cord from your TAD into the back of the FAX/MFC, in the jack labeled EXT. (Make sure this cord is connected to the TAD at the TAD’s telephone line jack (not to telephone set jack).)

3 Set your external TAD to four rings or less. (The FAX/MFC’s Ring Delay setting does not apply.)

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Record the outgoing message (see below).

Set the TAD to answer calls.

See Message Storage (Function/Set, 8, 1) to VOICE:EXT.

Set the Answer Mode to MC:MSG CTR.

Outgoing Message (OGM)

Timing is important in recording this message. The message sets up the ways to handle both manual and automatic fax reception.

1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your FAX/

MFC time to listen for the fax CNG tones of automatic transmissions before they stop.)

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Limit your speaking to 20 seconds.

End your 20-second message by giving your Fax Receive Code for people sending manual faxes. For example:

“After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by pressing 5 1 and Start.”

Connecting an External Telephone

Your FAX/MFC is equipped with a handset that you can use as a regular phone. However, you can also connect a separate telephone (or telephone answering device) directly to your FAX/MFC.

Connect the modular plug on the telephone’s line cord to the jack labeled EXT. on the back of the FAX/MFC.

Whenever this phone (or TAD) is in use, the screen displays EXT. TEL IN USE, and, if the FAX/MFC handset is lifted, an alarm sounds. To disconnect the call and switch to the FAX/MFC, press Speaker Phone.

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Brother FAX 580MC owner manual Connecting an External Telephone, Connections, Outgoing Message OGM