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Connections and Setup
Popular ways to use the fax machine
You may already have other devices such as telephone or telephone answering machine besides the fax
machine. You may use them in the same room or different room. Depending on your situation, select the
way you prefer to use your fax machine.
– Case 1: Receives faxes and phone calls (on answering machine) on single line (one phone number)
(page 16)
– Case 2: One line used for fax only (page 18)
– Case 3: Fax machine and telephone share a single line (one phone number); Fax seldom used (page
20)
– Case 4: Receives faxes and phone calls on single line, but different numbers (Distinctive Ring) (page
22)
– Case 5: Receives faxes and voice mail on same line, but different numbers (Distinctive Ring) (page
24)
General information for
connections
Note:
L The warranty does not cover damage due to
power line surges or lightning. For additional
equipment protection, we recommend the
use of a surge protector. The following types
are available: TELESPIKE BLOK MODEL
TSB (TRIPPE MFG. CO.), SPIKE BLOK
MODEL SK6-0 (TRIPPE MFG. CO.), SUPER
MAX (PANAMAX) or MP1 (ITW LINX).
L To avoid malfunction, do not position fax
machine near appliances such as TVs or
speakers which generate an intense
magnetic field.
L If any other device is connected on the same
line, this unit may disturb the network
condition of the device.
L When the power is turned on and the display
shows the following, unlock the shipping lock
(page 10).
CARRIAGE ERROR
b
RELEASE
SHIPPING LOCK
Connect to LINE.
Handset cord
Telephone
line cord
To a single
telephone
line jack
(RJ11C)
To a power outlet
(120 V, 60 Hz)
Power cord
( )
Line surge
protector
( )
Power surge
protector
Longer,
uncoiled end