Selecting the Receive Mode (MF4580dn/MF4570dn/MF4550d/MF4450 Only)
12-Sep-2011
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Solution
Your machine provides multiple methods for automatically or manually receiving faxes.
To select the receive mode that best suits your needs, refer to the flowcharts that follow. The default receive setting is <Auto> mode.
Auto modeReceives faxes automatically.
The receiving method depends on whether an external telephone or the optional handset is connected.
* You can change the number of times the incoming call rings. For more details on the incoming call rings, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
Fax/Tel modeReceives a fax automatically. (When a call comes in, the telephone will ring. To disable the incoming ring, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine. )
You can answer calls by picking up the handset.
*1 You can change the number of times for incoming ringing. For more details on the incoming call rings, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
*2 To adjust the delay before the telephone rings during an incoming call, set the <Ring Start Time>.
*3 To adjust the length of the incoming ring, set the <Incoming Ring Time>.
*4 To specify how the machine behaves when you do not answer an incoming call, set the <Action After Ring> option.
For details about the ring start time, incoming ring time, and after ring option, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
Answer modeReceives faxes automatically.
The built-in answering machine will record messages for unanswered incoming calls.
*1 Set your answering machine to answer after a few rings.
*2 Record a message on your answering machine. (It is recommend that you insert about 4 seconds of silence at the beginning of the message or limit the message within 20 seconds.)
Manual modeIn manual mode, you must pick up the handset to answer calls or receive faxes.
Use this mode if you expect to receive more incoming telephone calls than faxes or expect to seldom receive faxes.
*1 If Auto RX Switch is set to <On>, the machine switches to the fax receive operation automatically when the machine rings for a certain time. For details on the Auto RX Switch, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
*2 When Remote RX is set, you can also receive fax documents by dialing from your telephone. For details on the Remote RX, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
Net Switch modeIn this mode, the machine distinguishes between fax and voice calls. This mode is available for certain countries only and requires subscription to a network switch service.
Telstra FaxStream. Duet (Only for Australia)
In Australia, Telstra offers the FaxStream. Duet capability. If you subscribe to this service, your line is assigned two numbers: one for fax and one for phone. When the fax number is called, the network sends a specific ringing tone which your machine recognizes and automatically handles as a fax call. If the phone number is called, a different ringing tone is sent out from the network so that the call is handled as a voice call. This means that there is no switching delay at the caller's end. Contact Telstra for connection information.
- Triple ring (short-short-short) for fax receiving.
Three short rings, at regular intervals.
- Any ring except triple ring (depending on your switchboard) for telephone conversation.
Before using this mode
Make sure to do the following:
- Subscribe to the FaxStream service.
- Connect the optional handset or your external telephone to the machine. (See Starter Guide.)
- Set the receive mode to <Net Switch>.
- See "Changing the Receive Mode."
Telecom FaxAbility (Only for New Zealand)
In New Zealand, Telecom N.Z. offers the FaxAbility capability. This service allows you to assign two numbers to your line: one for fax and one for telephone. When the fax number is called, the network sends a specific ring tone which your machine recognises and automatically handles as a fax call. If the telephone number is called, a different ring tone is sent out from the network so that the call is handled as a voice call. This means that there is no switching delay at the caller's end. Contact Telecom for connection information.
Before using this mode
- Subscribe to the FaxAbilty service.
- Connect the optional handset or your external telephone to the machine. (See Starter Guide.)
- Set the receive mode to <Net Switch>.
- See "Changing the Receive Mode."
Select the fax receive mode that best suits your needs.
1. Press [ 
].
].2. Press [ 
] or [ 
] to select <RX Mode>, and then press [OK].
] or [ ] to select <RX Mode>, and then press [OK].
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select a receive mode, and then press [OK].
] or [ ] to select a receive mode, and then press [OK].
If you select <Fax/Tel Auto Switch>
You need to specify the detailed settings. See the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
NOTE
Depending on the connected telephone
- Sending or receiving may not work properly.