6.9 Using the unit with ananswering machine

6.9.1 Setting up the unit and an answering

machine

1Connect the answering machine (A).
RAnswering machine is not supplied.
RRemove the stopper (B) if attached.
A
B
* The pictured model is KX-MB2030.
2Set the number of rings on the answering machine to
4 rings or less.
RThis will allow the answering machine to answer
the call first.
3Record a greeting message on the answering
machine.
RWe recommend you record a message up to 10
seconds long, and not to pause for more than 4
seconds during the message. Otherwise, neither
machines will function correctly.
4Activate the answering machine.
5Set the unit to the desired receiving mode (page 49).
RIf you set to FAX ONLY mode, change the ring
count in FAX ONLY mode to more than 4
(feature #210 on page 62).
6Make sure each of the following is unique:
– the remote access code of the answering
machine
– the fax activation code (feature #434 on
page 66)
Note:
RIf the call is a phone call, the answering machine will
record voice messages.
If a fax calling tone is detected, the fax machine will
receive a fax automatically.
RRegarding the remote access code for the answering
machine, see the operating instructions of the
answering machine.
Receiving a voice message and fax document in one
call
The caller can leave a voice message and send a fax
document during the same call. Inform the caller of the
following procedure beforehand.
1. The caller calls your unit.
RThe answering device will answer the call.
2. The caller can leave a message after the greeting
message.
3. The caller presses MGN MBN M9N (pre-selected fax
activation code).
RThe unit will activate the fax function.
4. The caller presses the start button to send a
document.
Note:
RTo use this feature, make sure remote fax activation
is turned ON (feature #434 on page 66). The fax
activation code can also be changed.
RIf there is no room left in the memory of your
answering machine, the unit may not be able to
receive documents. See the operating instructions of
the answering machine and erase unnecessary
messages.
6.10 Receive polling (retrieving afax placed on another faxmachine)
This feature allows you to retrieve a document from
another compatible machine. Therefore you pay for the
call.
Make sure that no documents are fed into your unit and
that the other party’s machine is ready for your call.
1Press MMenuN repeatedly to display “POLLING”.
A MSetN
2Dial the fax number. A MStartN
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6. Fax (KX-MB2025/KX-MB2030 only)