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Preparing for Faxing

Connect the printer to the telephone line and set up the printer before using the faxing functions. Then specify the basic setting such as sender information, date/time, and daylight saving time.

Important

  • If the Power Disconnects:

    If there is a power failure or the printer is accidentally unplug the power cord and the printer is turned off during the printer setup or after making each setting, the settings will be as follows.

    • The settings for user information, directory and date/time will be retained.

    If the power disconnects, the following will apply:

    • You will not be able to send or receive faxes, make copies, or scan originals.

    • When you are connecting the telephone, whether or not you can use it depends upon your telephone line or telephone.

Setting Up Printer

The printer must be set up depending on your telephone line and use of the faxing function.

All Setup

FAX Setup Guide

Individual Setup

  1. Step 1 Connecting Telephone Line

  2. Step 2 Setting Telephone Line Type

  3. Step 3 Setting Receive Mode

  4. Step 4 Setting Sender Information

Note

  • You can set the fax setting according to the instruction on the LCD.

    If you set up according to the instruction on the LCD, the receive mode is set to Tel. priority mode or Fax only mode. To receive faxes with DRPD or Network switch, change the receive mode.