Selecting Reception Mode

The following explains the reception modes of the fax function and how to select them.

Important

  • In FAX/TAD mode, the machine receives the fax automatically after the external telephone answering device rings the number of times specified in [No. of Rings (TAD)]. Set the external telephone answering device to ring before receiving a fax. For details about [No. of Rings (TAD)], see Fax Settings.

Types of reception mode

There are four types of reception:

  • Fax Only mode

  • FAX/TAD mode

  • FAX/TEL Auto mode

  • FAX/TEL Manual mode

Selecting the reception modes

Selecting the reception modes illustration

Description of reception modes
  • Fax Only mode (auto reception)

    • When an external telephone is not connected
      The machine automatically answers all incoming calls in fax reception mode.

    • When an external telephone is connected
      The machine automatically answers all incoming calls in fax reception mode after the external telephone rings the number of times specified. It is convenient for those who only use telephones for outgoing calls.

  • FAX/TAD mode (auto reception)
    In this mode, the external telephone answering device answers and records messages when the machine receives telephone calls. If the incoming call is a fax call, the machine receives the fax automatically. For details, see Receiving a fax in FAX/TAD mode.

  • FAX/TEL Auto mode (auto reception)
    In this mode, the machine receives faxes automatically if a fax calling tone is detected from an incoming call. For details, see Receiving a fax in FAX/TEL Auto mode.

  • FAX/TEL Manual mode (manual reception)
    In this mode, you must answer calls with the handset or an external telephone. If a call is a fax call, you must start the fax reception manually. For details, see Receiving a fax in FAX/TEL Manual mode.

Configuring the reception mode
  1. Press the [Home] key.
    Home key illustration

  2. Press the [Setting] icon on the Home screen.

  3. Press [Fax Settings].

  4. Press [Reception Settings].

  5. Press [Switch Recep. Mode].

  6. Select the desired reception mode.

  7. Press the [Home] key.

Note

  • In FAX/TAD mode, the machine automatically starts to receive faxes after the external telephone answering device rings the number of times specified in [No. of Rings (TAD)] under [Fax Settings]. Make sure to set the external telephone answering device to answer calls before the machine starts to receive faxes. For [No. of Rings (TAD)], see Fax Settings.

  • An external telephone is required to use this machine as a telephone.

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