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Canon PIXMA MX360 Function Manual
Canon PIXMA MX360 Function Manual

Canon PIXMA MX360 Function Manual

Selecting the best receive mode & phone line configuration
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  • Page 1: Receive Mode

    Selecting The Best Receive Mode & Phone Line Configuration MX360 Click Here to Begin...
  • Page 2 Select the option that best describes your current phone line configuration Click here if you have one phone line that will be used for voice calls and faxes. Click here if you have a separate phone line dedicated to faxing. Click Here to Restart...
  • Page 3 Select the option that best describes your answering machine/voice mail configuration Click here if you have an answering machine or a phone with a built-in answering machine Click here if you have voicemail. Click here if you do not have an answering machine or voicemail. None of the above apply to my configuration Click Here to Restart...
  • Page 4 Since you have a dedicated fax line, the best receive mode is Fax Only Mode In this mode: • All incoming calls will be answered by the multifunction • The multifunction will treat all calls as fax calls • You do not have to be home to receive a fax Click Here to Restart Click here for “Fax Only Mode”...
  • Page 5 Are you able to place your answering machine and the MX360 in the same room? With an answering machine connected to the MX360 you are able to receive fax calls even when you are not home. No additional phone services are required.
  • Page 6 The best receive mode for your configuration is the Default Mode (“Tel Priority Mode”) To receive a fax when you are home you will: • Pick up the handset on the phone connected to the MX360. • Listen for fax tones. •...
  • Page 7 Available options when the answering machine is not connected to the MX360. You can use the MX360 in the default mode (“Tel Priority” Mode) and receive faxes while you are home. The only way the MX360 can receive faxes when you are not home is to have the answering machine connected to the MX360.
  • Page 8 The best receive mode for your phone configuration is DRPD (Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection) How will DRPD work? DRPD FAQs The MX360 will answer What is a distinctive ring pattern? any calls that ring with the assigned unique ring pattern. What do I need in order to use this mode? The MX360 will treat all such calls as incoming...
  • Page 9 Recommended options for Voice Mail users You can use the MX360 in the default mode (Tel Priority” Mode) and receive faxes while you are home. However, you will not be able to receive faxes when you are not home. Another option is to obtain a “Distinctive Ring” service from your phone provider and set the MX360 to “DRPD Mode”.
  • Page 10 Recommended options for persons who do not have voice mail or an answering machine You can use the MX360 in the default mode (Tel Priority” Mode) and receive faxes while you are home. However, you will not be able to receive faxes when you are not home.
  • Page 11 What is a Distinctive Ring Pattern? 1. When you subscribe to distinctive ring pattern service with your phone company, you will be provided an additional phone number. 2. You will not receive an additional phone line, instead you will have two different numbers that will work on your existing phone line.
  • Page 12 What do I need in order to use this mode? 1. You will need to contact you phone service provider. 2. Inform them that you would like to subscribe to a distinctive ring service. (Note: phone providers may have different names for this service.) 3.
  • Page 13 Why do I need to purchase a distinctive ring service from my phone company? Only your phone company can provide an additional number that will ring your home phone line with a distinctive ring. The multifunction can detect this distinctive ring pattern and can be set to treat all incoming calls with that ring pattern as an incoming fax.
  • Page 14 What advantages does this method provide? 1. Provides the benefits of a dedicated fax line without the expense of getting a second phone line installed. 2. The monthly cost of distinctive ring service is significantly less than a second phone line. 3.
  • Page 15 Wall Jack or DSL/Cable Connection Hand Set (Phone) (Existing Phone Cord) Wall jack Setup Directions for Wall Jack Connection Hand Set (Phone) (Existing Phone Cord) (Existing Phone Cord) DSL/Cable Modem Wall jack Setup Directions for DSL/Cable Modem Connection Click Here to Restart...
  • Page 16 Wall Jack or DSL/Cable Connection Answering Hand Set Machine (Phone) (Existing Phone Cord) Wall Jack (Existing Phone Cord) Setup Directions for Wall Jack Connection Hand Set (Phone) Answering (Existing Phone Cord) (Existing Phone Cord) Machine DSL/Cable Modem Wall jack (Existing Phone Cord) Setup Directions for DSL/Cable Modem Connection Click Here to Restart...
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