Sharp Complete Guide to Using FAX and TEL Modes on Fax Machines

Using FAX Mode

To select FAX mode, press

(with no document in the feeder) until [FAX] appears in the display.

In FAX mode, the machine automatically answers all calls on two rings and receives incoming faxes.

♦If you pick up a phone connected to the same line before the machine answers, you can talk to the other party and receive a fax as explained in Using TEL Mode on page 27.

Number of Rings setting

To change the number of rings on which the machine answers calls in TEL/FAX mode and FAX mode, follow the steps below. Any number from 2 to 5 can be selected.

Initial setting: 2 rings

1Press F , , , and .

2Enter the desired number of rings (any number from 2 to 5).

Example: (4 rings)

3 Press to exit.

Using FAX Mode

Using TEL Mode

To select TEL mode, press

(with no document in the feeder) until

[TEL] appears in the display.

In TEL mode, you must answer all calls (even faxes) by picking up the machine’s handset or an extension phone connected to the same line.

Important: If a document is loaded in the machine’s feeder, remove it before performing either procedure below.

Answering with the machine’s handset

1When the machine rings, pick up the handset.

2If you hear a fax tone, wait until the display shows [RECEIVING] and then replace the handset.

•If [RECEIVING] does not appear,

press START to begin reception. (This is necessary if you have set the Fax Signal Receive setting to NO (page 29).)

3If the other party first speaks with you and then wants to send a fax,

press START after speaking. (Press before the sender presses their Start key.)

•When [RECEIVING] appears in the display, hang up.

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