Receiving Faxes - Canon MF247dw User Manual

Receiving Faxes

This section describes the methods for receiving faxes and how to set up the machine to receive faxes. You need to
complete some procedures for using fax functions before specifying the receiving settings.
Settings for Fax Functions(P. 106)
The machine can print received fax documents on A4 or Letter size paper. If received fax documents are printed
on other paper sizes, a portion of the page may not be printed or a page may be printed on two separate sheets
of paper.
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Methods for Receiving Faxes
The machine provides the following receiving methods. Select the method that best suits your needs and then set it up
by following the procedures in
<Auto>
Dedicated to receiving faxes
The machine receives faxes automatically. Even if someone makes a call to you, you cannot talk
to the caller.
When the call is a fax
<Fax/Tel (Auto
The machine receives the fax automatically.
Switch)>
When the call is a telephone call
An incoming call rings. Pick up the handset to answer the call.
You need to connect your telephone to the machine beforehand.
When the call is a fax
An incoming call rings. Pick up the handset. If you hear a beep, tap <Start Receiving> to receive
faxes.
<Manual>
When the call is a telephone call
An incoming call rings. Pick up the handset and start your conversation.
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When the call is a fax
<Answering
After an incoming call rings, the machine receives the fax automatically.
Machine>
When the call is a telephone call
The answering machine activates, enabling the caller to leave a message. If you pick up the
handset before the answering machine starts recording a message, you can talk with the caller.
Setting Up the Machine to Receive Faxes(P. 143) .
You need to connect your telephone to the machine beforehand.
You can set the machine to automatically receive faxes when an incoming call rings within a
specified timeframe. Switch to Auto RX(P. 505)
Faxing
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Configuring Initial