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Deciding Which Fax Receive Mode to Use
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Before configuring the fax settings, determine which receive mode best suits your intended use.
Intended use Receive mode
Use fax only/Never use telephone <Auto>
This setting is for when you want to use the machine exclusively for receiving faxes,
and you do not want to use the telephone.
Mostly use telephone/Almost never use fax <Manual>
Connect your telephone to the machine. This setting is for when you mostly want to
use the telephone. You can receive incoming faxes manually.
Use both fax and telephone Use answering machine <Answering Machine>
Connect your answering machine. Callers can record a
message if they call while you are away from the telephone.
The machine automatically receives incoming faxes.
Use standard telephone <Fax/Tel (Auto Switch)>
Connect your telephone. The machine automatically receives
incoming faxes, and the telephone rings for incoming calls.
● Depending on the type of telephone connected to it, the machine may not be able to send or receive faxes
properly.
● If you have subscribed to a Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) service provided by your telephone
company, <DRPD> is also available for the receiving mode.
Receiving Faxes(P. 232)
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