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Starting Rate (Selecting a Communication Mode)
You can select a communication mode based on the features of the remote machine.
G3 is the international standard for facsimile transmissions established by the ITU-T.
When you use speed dialing, one touch buttons, group dial number or address book to specify a recipient
registered in an address number, the communication mode currently set to the address number is set and
cannot be changed. For information, refer to "5 Tools" > "Setup" > "Add Address Book Entry" in the
Administrator Guide.
You can change the default mode of [Starting Rate] in the System Administration mode. For
information, refer to "5 Tools" > "Fax Service Settings" > "Fax Defaults" > "Starting Rate" in the
Administrator Guide.
Note
• [G4 Auto] is displayed when the Internet Fax Kit (optional) is installed.
1
Select [Starting Rate].
2
Select any option.
G3 Auto
Select this mode if the remote machine is G3
compatible. This mode is normally selected.
Depending on the reception capabilities of the remote machine, the machine
automatically switches modes in the following order: G3 Unique ECM
ITU-T G3 ECM
Forced 4800 bps
Select this mode when transmitting over noisy or poor telephone lines, as can be the
case with overseas calls.
Also select this mode when transmitting over noisy or poor telephone lines
domestically.
G4 Auto
[G4 Auto] is displayed when the Internet Fax Kit (optional) is installed. This setting is
applied to the transmission speed between the fax gateway and destination fax for the
Internet Fax.
About Forced 4800 bps
You can communicate with faxes overseas via telephone company exchanges, etc.
Note
• The international telephone networks are originally designed for voice communications.
• If you select [Forced 4800 bps], the transmission time may be longer because transmission
ITU-T G3.
Noise that does not really affect voice communications causes a problem with fax
communications. It may result in the deterioration of images quality, the inability to transmit a
fax, or even terminate the transmission. Regardless of whether transmission is successful,
you are charged for the call once the line is connected. For information on line trouble and
call charges, contact your telephone company.
is performed at 4800 bps or less to ensure transmission is successful.
Fax/Internet Fax Options
G3 Unique
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