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Preparing for Faxing

Connect the machine to the telephone line and set up the machine 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 Unexpectedly:

    If there is a power failure or if you accidentally disconnect the power plug, the date/time settings will be reset.

    • The settings for user information, coded memory dial, group dial, and rejected numbers will be retained.

    • All faxes stored in the machine's memory, such as unsent and received faxes, will be lost.

    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 the Machine

The machine must be set up depending on your telephone line and use of the faxing function. Follow the procedure below to set up the machine.

  1. Connecting the Telephone Line

    Connect the machine to your telephone line.

  2. Setting the Telephone Line Type

    Set the correct telephone line type for your telephone line.

  3. Setting the Receive Mode

    Set the receiving operation (receiving mode).

Note

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

    Easy setup

    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.

    Setting the Receive Mode

Specifying the Basic Settings for Faxing

You can specify the basic setting such as sender information, date/time, and daylight saving time.

Setting the Sender Information