Fax Settings
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All the settings about the fax are listed with short descriptions. Default settings are marked with a dagger ( ).
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NOTE
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Asterisks (*)
Settings marked with "*1" are only available for the MF8580Cdw.
Settings marked with "*2" cannot be imported or exported via the Remote UI.
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Basic Settings
Specify the basic settings for using the machine as a fax device.
Register Unit Telephone Number
Register the fax number for the machine.
Registering the Fax Number and Unit Name
Select Line Type
Select the telephone line type used for fax transmission.
Connecting the Telephone Line
Pulse Tone
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Off-Hook Alarm
Select whether the machine makes an alert sound when the handset of a telephone connected to the machine is not properly set on the cradle. You can also adjust the volume of the alert sound.
Off
On
Three Levels
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TX Function Settings
Specify settings for sending faxes.
Change Default Settings
Specify settings used for sending faxes. The selected settings are used as the default settings when scanning documents.
Changing Default Settings
Resolution
200 x 100 dpi (Normal)
200 x 200 dpi (Fine)
200 x 200 dpi (Photo)
200 x 400 dpi (Superfine)
400 x 400 dpi (Ultrafine)
Density
Nine Levels
2-Sided Original*1
Off
Book Type Calendar Type
Sharpness
Seven Levels
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Register Unit Name (Fax)
Register the name of a company or person.
Registering the Fax Number and Unit Name
The registered name is sent as sender information to the destination.
TX Terminal ID
ECM TX
Enable or disable error correction mode (ECM). ECM checks for fax data errors and corrects them. To reduce errors on received faxes, see
ECM RX.
Off
On
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NOTE
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ECM must be enabled on both the machine and the other fax device because error checks are performed on both the sending and receiving devices.
Even when ECM is enabled, errors may occur due to telephone line conditions.
It may take a longer time than usual to process data when ECM is enabled because the error checks and corrections are performed while the data is transmitted.
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Set Pause Time
For example, when you make calls by dialing "0 - (pause) - (telephone number)", 0 is dialed first and then a few seconds later, the telephone number. When sending faxes overseas, you need to specify destinations by dialing "(international access code) - (country code) - (area code) - (fax number)" but consecutive numbers that are input without pauses may not be recognized correctly. In this case, try adding a pause after the international access code or the fax number. If the code or the number is still not recognized correctly, change the duration of the pause. For instructions on how to enter a pause, see step 3 on
Sending Faxes.
1 to 2 to 15 (sec.)
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Auto Redial
Specify settings for Auto Redial, a function that automatically redials the fax number after several minutes if the first attempt fails because the line is busy. You can specify how many times the machine redials and the interval between redials.
Off
On
Redial Times
1 to 2 to 10 (times)
Redial Interval
2 to 99 (min.)
Redial When Error Occurs
Off
On
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<Redial Times>
Specifies how many times the machine redials. Use
/
or the numeric keys to enter a number, and press <Apply>.
<Redial Interval>
Specifies the interval between redials. Use
/
or the numeric keys to enter a number for the interval, and press <Apply>.
<Redial When Error Occurs>
Specifies whether to redial when a transmission error occurs. Use
/
to select <Off> or <On>, and press <Apply>.
TX Terminal ID
Specify settings for adding the sender information, including the fax number and the name of the machine, to the fax header. The recipient can check who sent the fax by looking at the added information.
Off
On
Print Position
Inside Image Area Outside Image Area
Mark Number as
FAX TEL
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<Print Position>
Specifies the position to print the terminal ID information in the sent fax. Select <Inside Image Area> to print the information inside the image area, or <Outside Image Area> to print the information outside the image area.
<Mark Number as>
Adds the "FAX" or "TEL" mark in front of the fax number registered for the machine (
Registering the Fax Number and Unit Name). Select <TEL> to indicate that the notified number is a telephone number.
Check Dial Tone Before Sending
Select whether to check the dial tone before a fax number is dialed.
Off
On
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RX Function Settings
Specify settings for receiving faxes.
ECM RX
Enable or disable error correction mode (ECM). ECM checks for fax data errors and corrects them. To reduce errors on sent faxes, see
ECM TX.
Off
On
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NOTE
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ECM must be enabled on both the machine and the other fax device because error check is performed on both the sending and receiving devices.
Even when ECM is enabled, errors may occur due to telephone line conditions.
It may take a longer time than usual to process data when ECM is enabled because the error check and corrections are performed while the data is transmitted.
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Incoming Ring
Specify settings for sounding a ring to notify you of incoming faxes. This feature is only available when <Auto> or <Fax/Tel Auto Switch> is selected for the receive mode. Specify how many times the incoming call rings when the machine receives a fax call. You can also disable the settings to prevent the incoming call from ringing.
Off
On
1 to 2 to 99 (times)
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NOTE
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If you use this feature in the <Auto> mode, you need to connect your telephone to the machine beforehand.
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Remote RX
Specify settings for receiving a fax by operating a telephone that is connected to the machine (Remote Reception). When a fax is sent to the machine, you can receive it just by picking up the handset of the telephone and entering a specific ID number by using the telephone. This feature can save you the trouble of going all the way to the machine. For instructions on how to use Remote Reception, see
Using a Telephone to Receive Faxes (Remote Reception).
Off
On
00 to 25 to 99
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Switch to Auto RX
Specify settings for automatically receiving a fax after the machine has rung for a specified time period. This feature is only available when <Manual> is selected for the receive mode. By using this feature, faxes can be received even when no one is available to pick up the handset.
Off
On
1 to 15 to 99 (sec.)
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RX Print Settings
Specify settings for printing received faxes.
Print on Both Sides *1
Specify settings for printing received faxes on both sides of paper.
Off
On
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Reduce RX Size
Specify settings for reducing the image size of a received document. You can select an automatic reduction ratio that reduces the received document to size of the loaded paper. You can also select a ratio from a list.
Off
On
Ratio
Auto 97% 95% 90% 75%
Direction
Vertical/Horizontal Vertical Only
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<Ratio>
<Auto> reduces the image by a ratio that is based on the size of the loaded paper. <97%>, <95%>, <90%>, or <75%> reduce the image by the corresponding ratio.
<Direction>
Select <Vertical/Horizontal> to reduce the image both vertically and horizontally. Select <Vertical Only> to reduce only vertically.
RX Page Footer
Select whether to print information, including date and time of reception and page numbers, on the bottom of received faxes.
Off On
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Continue Printing When Toner Is Low
If receiving faxes when toner is nearly empty, the machine holds them in memory instead of printing. However, if this function is enabled, the machine continues printing.
Off On
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IMPORTANT
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When this function is enabled, faxes may fade or blur. Because received documents are not stored in memory, you need to ask the sender to resend the document.
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Fax Setup Guide *2