Chapter 9 Receiving faxes 9-5
Receiving when an answering machine isconnected: ANS.MACHINE MODE
Choose this mode if:
•you only have one telephone line for both fax and telephone use.
•you want to receive faxes automatically and receive voice messages on your answering
machine
You will need to:
•set <ANS.MACHINE MODE> (p.9-1).
•connect an answering machine to your machine (Setup Sheet).
When you receive a fax call:The machine will receive the fax automatically.
When you receive a voice call:The answering machine records any voice messages.

Adjusting the answering machine

Adjust your answering machine as follows:
•Set the answering machine to answer on the first or second ring.
•The entire message should be no longer than 15 seconds.
•In the message,tell your callers how to send a fax.
Receiving with a DRPD (Distinctive Ring PatternDetection) service: DRPD
Choose this mode if:
•you only have one telephone line for both fax and telephone use.
•you want to receive faxes automatically as well as voice calls.
•you have subscribed to a DRPD (Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection) service with your
telephone company.This service assigns two or more telephone numbers with distinctive
ring patterns to a single telephone line,allowing you to have both a fax number(s) and a
telephone number(s) using only one telephone line.Your machine will automatically
monitor incoming calls and based on the ring pattern,will let you know if the call is a fax or
voice call.Contact your telephone company for more information on this service.
You will need to:
•set <DRPD> (p.9-1).
•connect a telephone to your machine (Setup Sheet).
When you receive a fax call:The machine will ring according to the ring pattern you have
chosen and receive the fax automatically.
When you receive a voice call:The machine will ring according to the ring pattern you
have chosen.Pick up the handset to answer the call.