Note:
Set the Rings to Answer settings of the printer to a higher number than the number of rings for the answering machine.
Otherwise, the answering machine cannot receive voice calls to record voice messages. For details on setting up the answering
machine, see the manual supplied with the answering machine.
Related Information
& “Making Settings to Use an Answering Machine” on page 81
& “Usage of Manual Mode” on page 80
Making Settings When You Connect an External Phone Device
Making Settings to Use an Answering Machine
You need settings to use an answering machine.
1.
Select Settings on the home screen on the printer's control panel..
To select an item, use the
u
d
l
r
buttons, and then press the OK button.
2.
Select General Settings > Fax Settings > Basic Settings.
3.
Set Receive Mode to Auto.
4.
Set the Rings to Answer setting of the printer to a higher number than the number of rings for the answering
machine.
If Rings to Answer is set lower than the number of rings for the answering machine, the answering machine
cannot receive voice calls to record voice messages. See the manuals that came with the answering machine for
its settings.
e printer's Rings to Answer setting may not be displayed, depending on the region.
Related Information
& “Usage of Auto Mode” on page 80
& “Basic Settings Menu” on page 84
Making Settings to Receive Faxes Operating Only a Connected Phone
(Remote Receive)
You can start receiving incoming faxes by only picking up the handset and operating the phone, without operating
the printer at all.
e Remote Receive feature is available for telephones that support tone dialing.
1.
Select Settings on the home screen on the printer's control panel.
To select an item, use the
u
d
l
r
buttons, and then press the OK button.
2.
Select General Settings > Fax Settings > Basic Settings > Remote Receive.
Fax Settings
>
Making Settings Individually for Printer's Fax Features
>
Making Settings When You Connect an Exter
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