Usage of Auto Mode
The printer automatically switches to receive faxes when the number of rings you set in Rings to Answer is complete.
We recommend setting Rings to Answer to as low a number as possible.
A printer with an external phone device works as follows.
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If your phone device is the answering machine and when it answers within the number of rings set in Rings to Answer:
- If the ringing is for a fax: The printer automatically switches to receive faxes.
- If the ringing is for a voice call: The answering machine can receive voice calls and record voice messages.
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When you pick up the handset within the number of rings set in Rings to Answer:
- If the ringing is for a fax: You can receive the fax using the same steps as Manual.
- If the ringing is for a voice call: You can answer the phone as normal.
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When the printer automatically switches to receive faxes:
- If the ringing is for a fax: The printer starts receiving faxes.
- If the ringing is for a voice call: You cannot answer the phone. Ask the person to call you back.
Set the Rings to Answer settings of the printer to a higher number than the number of rings for the answering machine. Otherwise, the answering machine cannot receive voice calls to record voice messages. For details on setting up the answering machine, see the manual supplied with the answering machine.
