The fax may not be set to switch automatically between telephone and fax reception.
•For the fax to switch automatically, the receive mode must be set to FAX/TEL AUTO SW (Fax/Tel mode) or ANS.MACHINE MODE* (see Chapter 6), or TAM MODE** must be set (see Chapter 7). If you have set ANS.MACHINE MODE*, check that an answering machine is connected to the fax and that it is turned on with an outgoing message properly recorded (see p.
The fax may have a document stored in memory.
•Print out any documents stored in memory (see p.
An error may have occurred during reception.
•Check the LCD for an error message (see p.
•Print an activity report and check for an error (see p.
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•Make sure paper is loaded in the
The sending fax machine may not send the CNG signal that tells the fax that the incoming signal is a fax.
•Some fax machines cannot send the CNG signal that tells your fax the incoming call is from a fax machine. In such cases, you will have to receive the document manually (see p.
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You may have disconnected the call by pressing [Start/Copy] or dialing the remote receiving ID after hanging up.
•Always press [Start/Copy] or dial the remote receiving ID before hanging up the handset, otherwise you will disconnect the call (see p.
•Make sure you dialed the correct remote receiving ID (see p.
•Make sure you load paper that meets the paper requirements for the fax (see p.
•Clean the BJ cartridge print head if necessary (see p.
•The sending fax machine usually determines the quality of the document. Call the sender and have them make sure their fax machine is functioning properly.
Error Correction Mode (ECM) may be disabled.•Make sure ECM is on (see ECM RX, p.