Selecting Reception Mode
The following explains the reception modes of the fax function and how to select them.
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
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
Press the [Home] key.
Press the [Setting] icon on the Home screen.
Press [Fax Settings].
Press [Reception Settings].
Press [Switch Recep. Mode].
Select the desired reception mode.
Press the [Home] key.
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.
When the reception mode is set to Fax Only mode, the machine automatically answers all incoming calls in fax reception mode.
You can specify the number of times the machine rings before answering a call in the [Number of Rings] setting under [Fax Settings]. For [Number of Rings], see Fax Settings.
If you answer a call with the external telephone while the machine is ringing, a normal telephone call starts. If you hear a fax calling tone or no sound, receive the fax manually. To receive the fax manually, see Receiving a fax in FAX/TEL Manual mode.
When the reception mode is set to FAX/TAD 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.
When there is an incoming call, the external telephone answering device rings the number of times specified in [No. of Rings (TAD)] under [Fax Settings].
For [No. of Rings (TAD)], see Fax Settings.
If the external telephone answering device does not answer, the machine starts to receive the fax automatically.If the external telephone answering device answers, the machine monitors silence on the line for 30 seconds (silence detection).
If a fax calling tone or no sound is detected, the machine starts to receive the fax automatically.
If a voice is detected, a normal telephone call starts. The external telephone answering device records messages.
You can manually receive a fax during silence detection. To receive the fax manually, see Receiving a fax in FAX/TEL Manual mode.
Silence detection does not terminate for 30 seconds even if the external telephone answering device goes on-hook, unless you press the [Clear/Stop] key and disconnect the call.
When the reception mode is set to FAX/TEL Auto mode, the machine receives faxes automatically if a fax calling tone is detected from an incoming call.
If you answer a call with the external telephone while the machine is ringing, a normal telephone call starts. If you hear a fax calling tone, receive the fax manually. To receive the fax manually, see Receiving a fax in FAX/TEL Manual mode.
You can specify how long the machine rings before it receives faxes in the [RX Mode Switch Time] setting under [Fax Settings]. For [RX Mode Switch Time], see Fax Settings.
To receive faxes, be sure to first remove any originals loaded in the ADF.
Pick up the handset of the external telephone to answer the call.
A normal telephone call starts.When you hear a fax calling tone or no sound, press the [Home] key, press the [Fax] icon, and then press the [B&W Start] key.
Press [RX].
Press the [B&W Start] key.
Replace the handset.