Brother MFC 8600 Fax Machine User Manual


 
REMOTE FAX OPTIONS
9 - 3
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code
Enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code when the machine picks up
your call, so you can access features remotely. The access code is preset
to 1 5 9
, but you can change this. The cannot be changed.
1
For the FAX, press
Function
,
8
,
3
.
For the MFC, press
Function
,
1
,
8
,
3
.
2
Enter a three-digit number from 000 to 999 and press
Set
.
(Do not use the same digits that appear in your Fax Receive Code or
Telephone Answer Code.)
3
Press
Stop
to exit.
Remote Retrieval
You can call your machine from any fax machine using touch tone and use
a Remote Retrieval Access Code and other button presses to retrieve fax
messages. Cut out the Remote Retrieval Access Card on the last page and
keep it in your wallet as an aid.
Using Remote Retrieval Access Code
1
Dial your fax number from a fax machine using touch tone.
(See Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code on this page.)
2
When your machine answers and beeps, immediately enter your
Remote Retrieval Access Code (1 5 9
).
3
Your machine signals the kinds of messages received:
1 long beep — Fax message(s)
No long beeps — No messages
4
Your machine then prompts you with two short beeps to enter a command.
If you wait longer than 30 seconds to enter a command, your machine
hangs up. If you enter an invalid command, your machine beeps three
times.
5
Press
9
0
to reset your machine when you’re finished.
6
Hang up.
If your machine is set to Manual mode, you can access your machine by
waiting about 2 minutes, then entering the Remote Retrieval Access Code
within 30 seconds.