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Dialling a Wrong Number (Dial Restriction)
Prevent Dialling a Wrong Number (Dial Restriction)
Related Models: MFC-L5700DN/MFC-L5750DW/MFC-L6800DW/MFC-L6900DW
This feature prevents users from sending a fax or call to the wrong number by mistake. You can set the machine
to restrict dialling when you use the dial pad, Address Book, Shortcuts and LDAP search.
1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Dial Restriction].
2. Press one of the following options:
•
[Dial Pad]
•
[Address Book]
If you combine Address Book numbers when dialling, the numbers will be recognised as dial pad input and
will not be restricted.
•
[Shortcuts]
•
[LDAP Server]
3. Press one of the following options:
Option
Enter #
Twice
On
Off
• The [Enter # Twice] setting will not work if you use an external phone before entering the number.
You will not be asked to re-enter the number.
• If you choose [On] or [Enter # Twice], you cannot use the Broadcasting feature.
4. Press .
Related Information
• General Settings
> Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel
Description
The machine prompts you to re-enter the number, and then if you re-enter the same
number correctly, the machine will start dialling. If you re-enter the wrong number, the LCD
will display an error message.
The machine restricts all fax sending and outbound calls for that dialling method.
The machine does not restrict the dialling method.
> General Settings > Prevent
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