Motorola V.3600 manual Modem Initialization, Fax Defaults, Fax Autoanswer

Fax Operation

Modem Initialization

For fax operation, most fax software packages are equipped with a fax initialization command string. Entering this command sets the active profile for fax operation. In some cases certain options should be modified for particular requirements. The fax software manual provides information about requirements.

Fax Defaults

Factory defaults, along with the initialization command, support fax operation. Some initialization commands include the default command &F and will reissue it for each fax operation. Some fax software packages do not include the default command, or only issue the default command when the fax software is first loaded. Subsequent fax operations may not reset the fax profile and, if a fax required option has been changed, fax operation will not work.

An example of a fax initialization command is

AT&F V E S0=0

This can be interpreted as:

AT&F Reset the active profile to the factory default.

VSet response messages to digit code.

EDisable local echo (off). S0=0 Disable autoanswer (off).

Fax Autoanswer

Some fax software takes control of autoanswer, disables autoanswer for the modem, and answers the phone as internally programmed. Other programs do not control autoanswer at all and require the modem to have autoanswer enabled. You must check the software manual for the particular requirements and refer to Chapter 4 for manual/autoanswer and TALK/DATA selection. Select the necessary options for fax operation.

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