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Remote Retrieval
You can call your MFC from any fax machine using touch tone, then use
the Remote Retrieval Access Code and other button presses to retrieve fax
messages.
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code
Enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code when the MFC picks up your
call, so you can access features remotely. The access code is preset to
1 5 9
, however, you can change your access code. (See Operation from
Extension Telephones, page 5-5.)
1
Press
Function
,
1
,
7
,
3
.
2
Enter a three-digit number from 000 to 999 and press
Set
.
The “
” cannot be changed. Do not use the same digits that appear in
your Fax Receive Code or Telephone Answer Code.
3
Press
Stop
to exit.
Using Remote Retrieval Access Code
1
Dial your MFC phone number from a fax machine using touch tone.
2
When your MFC answers, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval
Access Code (1 5 9
).
3
The MFC signals the kinds of messages received:
1 long beep — Fax message(s)
No beeps — No messages
4
The MFC then prompts you with two short beeps to enter a command. If
you wait longer than 30 seconds to enter a command, the MFC hangs up.
If you enter an invalid command, the MFC beeps three times.
5
Press
9
0
to reset the MFC when you’re finished.
6
Hang up.
If your MFC is set to Manual mode, you can access it by waiting about 2
minutes, then entering the Remote Retrieval Access Code within 30
seconds.