Changing Fax RX Mode and Setting the Action when Receiving a Fax

You can change the RX mode from the default setting.
When [Fax/Tel (Auto Switch)] is enabled to determine whether the incoming call is a fax, you can also configure settings such as the ring time.
Use the operation panel to configure the settings. You cannot configure the settings using Remote UI from a computer.
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On the operation panel, press [Fax] in the [Home] screen. [Home] Screen
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Press [RX Mode:].
The [RX Mode] screen is displayed.
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Select the RX mode.
When Using a Telephone or the Optional TELEPHONE 6 KIT Without Connecting to the Machine
Select [Auto]. Used for fax only.
Faxes are automatically received.
Incoming telephone calls cannot be answered.
When Connecting a Regular Telephone or TELEPHONE 6 KIT
When Automatically Receiving Faxes
Select [Fax/Tel (Auto Switch)]. Enables use of both fax and phone.
Faxes are automatically received.
When a telephone call is received, the machine rings. Pick up the handset to answer the call.
When Manually Receiving Faxes
Select [Manual]. Enables use of both fax and phone.
The machine rings when receiving both fax and phone calls.
If you hear a fax tone when picking up the handset, receive the fax manually. Receiving Faxes
You can also configure the setting to receive faxes automatically after the machine rings for a certain period of time. [Switch to Auto RX]
When Connecting an Answering Machine
Select [Answering Machine]. Enables use of both fax and phone.
Faxes are automatically received.
When a telephone call is received, the answering machine function can be used to record messages. You can answer the call by picking up the handset before recording starts.
* Set the answering machine so that the recording function activates after the machine rings one or two times.
* When recording your message, it is recommended that you keep about four seconds of silence, or keep the entire message within 20 seconds.
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Set the ring time and action when receiving a fax, and press [Apply].
Set this when [Fax/Tel (Auto Switch)] is selected for RX mode. If you selected another RX mode, this step is not required.
[Ring Start Time]
Specify the time to determine whether an incoming call is a fax or a phone call. The machine does not ring at this time.
Reception starts when the machine determines that the call is a fax.
[Incoming Ring Time]
Specify the ring time for incoming calls when it is determined that the call is not a fax.
[Action After Ring]
Select the action to take when the handset is not picked up while ringing.
Select [End] to disconnect the call, or select [Receive] to receive the fax.
Connecting a Telephone or the Optional TELEPHONE 6 KIT
For details about connecting a telephone or the optional TELEPHONE 6 KIT, use the procedure to connect to the telephone line. Step 4: Connecting to Telephone Line
[Net Switch]
Depending on your country, [Net Switch] may appear as an RX mode. In this mode, the machine distinguishes between receiving phone calls and faxes. To use this mode, you must subscribe to a network switch service.
You must connect the machine to an external telephone or optional handset kit in advance.
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