Answering a Phone Call on the Machine
Connect an external telephone to use the machine as a telephone. You can listen for the sender's voice on the receiver before receiving a fax.
You can switch the reception mode automatically based on the time of the day.
When receiving a call using a line other than the standard G3 line, the machine always receives faxes using Auto Reception.
An external telephone is required to use this machine as a telephone.
Selecting the Reception Mode
Specify the reception mode in [Fax Settings][Reception Settings][Reception Mode Settings][Switch Reception Mode].
Fax usage status | Suitable reception mode |
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You also receive a phone call | Manual Reception The machine rings the telephone when it receives an incoming call. Pick up the receiver to answer the phone. If the phone call is from a fax machine, check that your machine is in the Fax mode and an original is not placed, press [Start], and then put down the receiver. |
You only receive faxes | Auto Reception The machine answers all incoming phone calls and receives faxes automatically. Use this setting on a dedicated fax line. |