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Set the Machine for Receiving Faxes
(MF4140/MF4150 Only)
Select the Receive Mode that Suits Your Needs
Follow the chart below to determine the correct receive mode for your needs.
NOTE
– The answering machine must be connected directly to the machine for <AnsMode> to work. (See “Connect Telephone
Cables,” on p.9.)
– The external telephone must be connected to the machine for <FaxTel> or <MANUAL> to work. (See “Connect Telephone
Cables,” on p.9.)
– Voice mail is not supported with <AnsMode>.
– The <NET SWITCH> mode is available for certain countries only and requires subscription to a network switch service.
Contact your telephone company for availability.
Do you intend to use the machine to
receive voice calls?
No
<FaxOnly>
Answers all calls as faxes.
Do you intend to use an answering
machine with the machine?
Yes <AnsMode>
Receives faxes automatically
and records voice messages.
Do you intend to receive faxes
automatically?
No
<MANUAL>
Does not answer any calls.
You have to manually receive
faxes.
<FaxTel>
Switches between fax and
voice calls automatically if an
external telephone is
connected to the machine.
Yes
No
Yes
Do you subscribe to a NET SWITCH
service?
No
Yes
<NET SWITCH>
Distinguishes between fax and
voice calls.
Set the Receive Mode
1 Press [Additional
Functions].
2 Use [ ] or [ ] to
select <5 FAX SETTINGS>,
then press [OK].
3 Use [ ] or [ ] to
select <3 RX SETTINGS>,
then press [OK].
4 Use [ ] or [ ] to
select <3 RX MODE>,
then press [OK].
5 Use [ ] or [ ] to
select the receive mode,
then press [OK].
NOTE
– For <AnsMode>, make sure
an answering machine is
connected to the machine.
– If <AnsMode> or <FaxTel>
is selected, you can select
some settings as below:
<AnsMode>
– <AnsMode CHK TIME>
– <FAX DETECT TIME>
<FaxTel>
– <RING START TIME>
– <F/T RING TIME>
– <F/T SWITCH ACTION>
6 Press [Stop/Reset] to
return to the standby
mode.
NOTE
For details, see Chapter 1,
“Setting the Receive Mode” in
the Advanced Guide.
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