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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC
OP-US-5.0
Using Remote Codes
The Remote Activation Code (*51) is used in F/T, TAD and MSG CTR modes. The
Deactivation Code (#51) is used only in F/T mode and MSG CTR mode.
Using the Activation Code
When you are at the MFC, you will probably answer incoming calls before your MFC
or answering machine is programmed to pick up. If you answer a call and no one
seems to be on the line, assume it is a fax message. Do not hang up. You must
activate your machine to take over the call first. (If you are holding the MFC’s
handset, just press the Start key and hang up.) If you are on an extension/external
phone, press *51 and wait for your MFC to respond before you hang up. After
3 seconds you will hear receiving tones (chirps) through the handset of extension
phone. Then hang up. You can repeat the code as many times as needed. Your MFC
will take over the call and print the fax message. If your caller wants to talk before
sending the fax, you can have a conversation first and then activate your MFC with
the code.
The Remote Activation Code can also be used by your callers. When you are using a
TAD, your outgoing message (OGM) should end with the statement “to send a fax,
press *51”. (See the section on Connecting a Telephone Answering Device for more
information.)
Using the Deactivation Code
When your MFC is in F/T mode, sometimes it will answer a call that is not fax calling
tones (a telephone call or manual fax). It will respond with a double ring (short,
short) to alert you to take over. Because it has already answered the call, only the MFC
will ring, extension phones are no longer connected to the call. Pick up any phone on
the line, except an external phone connected to the machine.
To take over the call at the MFC:
Pick up the handset of the machine and talk to the caller as usual. If no one is there
or someone is trying to send you a manual fax, press the Start key and replace the
handset. Your MFC will display RECEIVING and print the incoming fax message.
To take over the call at an extension phone:
Pick up the handset on another telephone and press #51 quickly during the
silence between the double ring pattern. When the machine hears the code it will
stop ringing and let you speak with the caller. If no one is on the line or someone is
trying to send you a manual fax, send the call back to the MFC (*51).
RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS REMOTE ACTIVATION