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Chapter 9 Receiving faxes 9-5
Receiving when an answering machine is
connected: ANS.MACHINE MODE
Choose this mode if:
•you only have one telephone line for both fax and telephone use.
•you want to receive faxes automatically and receive voice messages on your answering
machine
You will need to:
• set <ANS.MACHINE MODE> ( p. 9-1).
•connect an answering machine to your machine ( Setup Sheet).
When you receive a fax call: The machine will receive the fax automatically.
When you receive a voice call: The answering machine records any voice messages.
Adjusting the answering machine
Adjust your answering machine as follows:
•Set the answering machine to answer on the first or second ring.
•The entire message should be no longer than 15 seconds.
• In the message, tell your callers how to send a fax.
Receiving with a DRPD (Distinctive Ring Pattern
Detection) service: DRPD
Choose this mode if:
•you only have one telephone line for both fax and telephone use.
•you want to receive faxes automatically as well as voice calls.
•you have subscribed to a DRPD (Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection) service with your
telephone company. This service assigns two or more telephone numbers with distinctive
ring patterns to a single telephone line, allowing you to have both a fax number(s) and a
telephone number(s) using only one telephone line.Your machine will automatically
monitor incoming calls and based on the ring pattern, will let you know if the call is a fax or
voice call. Contact your telephone company for more information on this service.
You will need to:
• set <DRPD> ( p. 9-1).
•connect a telephone to your machine ( Setup Sheet).
When you receive a fax call: The machine will ring according to the ring pattern you have
chosen and receive the fax automatically.
When you receive a voice call: The machine will ring according to the ring pattern you
have chosen. Pick up the handset to answer the call.