RS232 PC-FAX EXPANDER Type 185 USER’S GUIDE
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6 TRANSMISSION

A RS232 PC-FAX EXPANDER Type 185 transmission from the PC will be either
direct or through the fax machine memory. The transmission path is set by the fax
machine’s User Parameter Switch 20 Digit 0. See section 5 for more Switch 20
information.
Special sending procedures for either direct or memory transmission is not
required. The Quick Start section, page 4, offers a general description of faxing
from the PC. Consult your faxing application's user manual for specific procedures
and suggestions.

6.1 DIRECT TRANSMISSION

Direct transmission uses only the fax machine's modem. The operation is governed
from PC faxing application and not the fax machine.
1. The User Parameter Switch 20 is set for direct transmission.
Digit 0 is 0. This is the default, or initial, setting. See page 6.
2. Follow the sending procedure of your faxing application's user manual.
The following fax capabilities will not be available.
•MMR fax data compression technique
•ECM will be available only if your faxing application supports it
•Quick Dials, Speed Dials, and Group Dials
•Direct G4 transmission from the PC (with ISDN unit option)
•JBIG Transmission (with Fax Function Upgrade unit option)
MODEM
DIU : The Digital Interface Unit, or RS232 Port
DCR : The Data Compression/Reconstruction Unit
DIU
(RS232Port)
MEMORY
DCR
FAX WITH PC-FAX EXPANDER