Brother FAX 1270 All in One Printer User Manual


 
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CHAPTER SEVEN
to “register” the Distinctive Ring pattern, so your fax machine can recognize its
incoming calls. You will need another person standing by on another line to help
you with Step 6 of this registration.
You can change or cancel the Distinctive Ring pattern at any time. You can switch
it off temporarily, then turn it back on. When you get a new fax number, make
sure you reset this function.
You can register only one Distinctive Ring pattern with the fax machine. Some
ringing patterns cannot be registered.
The fax machine will answer only calls to its registered number.
To have your TAD answer only the main number, the fax machine must be in
MANUAL Mode.
In F/T Mode or FAX ONLY, the fax machine will answer all numbers on the
phone line.
Registering the Distinctive Ring phone number
1
Disconnect the fax machine from any TAD or telephone company Voice Mail.
2
Have someone ready to call the Distinctive Ring number you’re
assigning to the fax machine.
3
Press
Function
,
6
,
6
.
4
Press or to select the SET Mode.
5
Press
Set
.
6
Press
Stop
. The screen displays
D/R SET MODE
.
Now, another person must call the fax number.
If you want to exit this programming, press
Stop
. Settings
remain unchanged.
7
When the fax machine rings, listen for the ring pattern, and make sure it’s
the one you want for the fax machine.
If it is, wait until the screen displays
PICK UP TO SET
.
8
Lift the fax machine handset and press
Start
. The screen displays
“REGISTERED.” (If the incorrect distinctive ring number was called, press
Stop
to cancel.)
9
Hang up.