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Connecting to a Telephone Line

You can connect the machine to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) directly or through a private branch exchange (PBX).

Also, you can connect an external telephone to use the same telephone line for voice calls.

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CAUTION


  • To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

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ATTENTION


  • Pour réduire le risque d'incendie, utiliser uniquement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26 AWG ou de section supérieure.

Important

  • region-b: By law in the United States, you must program your phone number identification (your fax number) into your machine before you can connect to the public phone system.

  • Make sure the connector is the correct type before you start.

1Remove the cable cover.

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2Connect a telephone line cord to LINE.

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3If using an external telephone, connect the telephone to TEL.

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4Pass the telephone line cord through the opening in the cable cover.

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5Hook the tabs of the cable cover into the openings of the machine.

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6Attach the cable cover in place.

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Note

  • After connecting the machine to the telephone line, configure the telephone network settings and fax reception mode.

  • If your telephone has functions that are not compatible with this machine, those functions will not be usable.

  • Confirm that you have registered user fax number and user name during Initial Setup. You can check the registered information in [Program Fax Information] under [Admin. Tools].

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