Connecting the Modular Cable

To use the Fax function, connect the machine to a telephone line with a modular cable. You can use the machine as a telephone when an external telephone is connected.

Connecting the Machine to a Telephone Line

Important

  • Connect the public switched telephone network (PSTN) to Line. Connecting lines other than PSTN to this machine may cause it to malfunction.

illustration of connecting the telephone line (numbered callout illustration)

  1. LINE1: G3 interface unit connector
    Connect the line for fax use.

  2. TEL: External telephone connector
    Connect an external telephone set. Remove the cap before use.

  3. LINE2, LINE3: G3 interface unit connector
    Connect the line for fax use.

Note

  • Connect an external telephone set to "TEL".

  • When connecting a modular cable to "LINE 1, 2 and 3", make a loop as shown in the illustration at a point 3 cm (A) from the end of the modular cable on the connection side of the machine, and attach the included ferrite core to the loop.
    Illustration of a modular cable with ferrite core

  • If your telephone line uses optional services from the telephone company (call waiting, for example), you may not be able to use the line for the fax function.

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Selecting the Line Type

Select the line type to which the machine is connected. There are two types: tone and pulse dial.

Select the line type using Administrator Tools.

Note

  • This function is not available in some regions.

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