Selecting the Receive Mode (MF4890dw/MF4870dn/MF4750 Only)
24-Sep-2012
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Solution
Your machine provides multiple methods for automatically or manually receiving faxes.
See the following flowcharts to select the Receive mode that you want to use.
To change the Receive mode, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
The default setting is <Auto>.
Auto ModeSelect this mode when using the machine for faxing only (when an external telephone or the external telephone is not connected).
*1 The incoming ring rings only when the external telephone is connected.
*2 You can set the incoming call ring time. For more details on the incoming call rings, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
Fax/Tel ModeSelect this mode when using the machine for faxing and phoning.
An external telephone* must be connected to the machine.
You can automatically receive a fax and answer an incoming call by picking up the handset.
* Depending on the connected telephone, you may not normally receive a fax. If you are using an external telephone that has fax functions, disable the external telephone's auto receive functions.
*1 You can change the incoming call ring time. For more details on the incoming call rings, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
*2 To set a ring delay before the telephone starts ringing on an incoming call, go to the <Ring Start Time> option.
*3 To adjust the incoming call ring time, go to the <Incoming Ring Time> option.
*4 To specify how the machine behaves when you do not answer an incoming call, go to the <Action After Ring> option.
*5 You can also receive fax when using an external telephone. For more details on the Remote RX, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
For more information on options *2 to *4, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
Manual ModeSelect this mode when using the machine primarily for phoning.
An external telephone* must be connected to the machine.
You need to manually receive a fax.
* Depending on the connected telephone, you may not normally receive a fax. If you are using an external telephone that has fax functions, disable the external telephone's auto receive functions.
*1 When "Switch to Auto RX" is set to <On>, the machine automatically starts receiving a fax after several rings. For more details, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
*2 You can also receive fax when using an external telephone. For more details on the Remote RX, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
Answering Machine ModeSelect this mode to answer voice calls with an answering machine.
You must connect an external telephone* that has answer function.
* Depending on the connected telephone, you may not normally receive a fax. If you are using an external telephone that has fax functions, disable the external telephone's auto receive functions.
*1 Set the answering machine to activate after a few rings.
*2 You can also receive fax when using an external telephone. For more details on the Remote RX, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
Net Switch modeIn this mode, the machine distinguishes between fax and voice calls. This mode is available for certain countries only and requires subscription to a network switch service.
- Telstra FaxStream. Duet (Only for Australia)
In Australia, Telstra offers the FaxStream. Duet capability. If you subscribe to this service, your line is assigned two numbers: one for fax and one for phone. When the fax number is called, the network sends a specific ringing tone which your machine recognizes and automatically handles as a fax call. If the phone number is called, a different ringing tone is sent out from the network so that the call is handled as a voice call. This means that there is no switching delay at the caller's end. Contact Telstra for connection information.
- Triple ring (short-short-short) for fax receiving.
Three short rings, at regular intervals.
- Any ring except triple ring (depending on your switchboard) for telephone conversation.
Before using this mode
Make sure to do the following:
- Subscribe to the FaxStream service.
- Connect the optional handset or your external telephone to the machine. (See Starter Guide.)
- Set the receive mode to <Net Switch>.
- See "Changing the Receive Mode."
- Telecom FaxAbility (Only for New Zealand)
In New Zealand, Telecom N.Z. offers the FaxAbility capability. This service allows you to assign two numbers to your line: one for fax and one for telephone. When the fax number is called, the network sends a specific ring tone which your machine recognises and automatically handles as a fax call. If the telephone number is called, a different ring tone is sent out from the network so that the call is handled as a voice call. This means that there is no switching delay at the caller's end. Contact Telecom for connection information.
Before using this mode
- Subscribe to the FaxAbilty service.
- Connect the optional handset or your external telephone to the machine. (See Starter Guide.)
- Set the receive mode to <Net Switch>.
- See "Changing the Receive Mode."
Select the receive mode that you want to use.
NOTE
The external telephone:
- The machine may not be able to send or receive faxes properly, depending on the type of telephone connected to it.
1. Press [ 
] (FAX).
] (FAX).2. Press [ 
] or [ 
] to highlight <RX Mode>, and then press [OK].
] or [ ] to highlight <RX Mode>, and then press [OK].
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to highlight the receive mode, and then press [OK].
] or [ ] to highlight the receive mode, and then press [OK].
If <Fax/Tel Auto Switch> is specified:Proceed to specify the advanced settings. See the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.