Using receive modes

Some receive modes answer faxes automatically (Fax Only and Fax/Tel). You may want to change the Ring Delay before using these modes. (See Ring Delay on page 30.)

Fax Only

Fax Only mode will automatically answer every call as a fax.

Fax/Tel

Fax/Tel mode helps you automatically manage incoming calls, by recognising whether they are fax or voice calls and dealing with them in one of the following ways:

Faxes will be automatically received.

Voice calls will start the F/T ring to tell you to pick up the line. The F/T ring is a fast double ring made by your machine.

Use this mode if you receive few voice calls.

(Also see Ring Delay on page 30 and F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) on page 30.)

Manual

Manual mode turns off all automatic answering functions unless you are using the

Distinctive Ring 1 feature.

1Fax Ability in New Zealand.

To receive a fax in Manual mode lift the handset of an external telephone or the machine (MFC-7470D only) or press Hook or Hook/Hold. When you hear fax tones (short repeating beeps), press Start, and then press 2 to receive a fax. You can also use the Fax Detect feature to receive faxes by lifting a handset on the same line as the machine.

(Also see Fax Detect on page 31.)

Receiving a fax

If you use a computer modem on the same line, Faxing will not operate correctly.

External TAD

External TAD mode lets an external answering device manage your incoming calls. Incoming calls will be dealt with in the following ways:

Faxes will be automatically received.

Voice callers can record a message on the

external TAD.

(For more information, see Connecting an

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external TAD on page 37.)

 

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