Connections
The external TAD must be plugged into the back side of the MFC, into the jack labeled EXT. Your MFC cannot work properly if you plug the TAD into a wall jack.
1 Plug the telephone line cord from the wall jack into the left side of the MFC, in the jack labeled LINE.
2 Plug the telephone line cord from your external TAD into the left side of the MFC, in the jack labeled EXT. (Make sure this cord is connected to the TAD at the TAD’s telephone line jack, and not its telephone set jack.)
3 Set your external TAD to four rings or less. (The MFC’s Ring Delay setting does not apply).
4 Set the external TAD to answer calls.
5 Record the outgoing message on your external TAD (see below). 6 Set the MFC’s Message Storage to VOICE:EXT.
7 Press Mode on MFC until the FAX and FAX/TEL lights are on.
Outgoing Message (OGM)
Timing is important in recording this message.
1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your MFC time to listen for the fax CNG tones of automatic transmissions before they stop.)
2 Limit your speaking to 20 seconds.
3 End your
“After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by pressing 
51 and press Start.”
We recommend beginning your OGM with an initial
Connecting an External Telephone
Your MFC is equipped with a handset that you can use as a regular phone. However, you can also connect a separate telephone (or telephone answering device) directly to your MFC.
Connect the modular plug on the telephone’s line cord to the jack labeled EXT. on the left side of the MFC.
Whenever this phone (or TAD) is in use, the screen displays EXT. TEL IN USE, and, if the fax handset is lifted, an alarm sounds. To disconnect the call on the external phone and switch to the fax, press
Assembly and Connections
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