Chapter 5: Receiving Faxes; Different Ways To Receive A Fax - Canon FAX-L400 Facsimile Manual

Chapter 5
Receiving Faxes

Different Ways to Receive a Fax

The machine provides you with several modes for receiving faxes. Once you have decided which mode is
suitable for your needs, set the mode as described in the User's Guide. You can change the mode when the
machine is in standby mode. To determine which mode best suits your requirements, refer to the table below:
Receive Mode Main Use
Fax
FaxOnly*
Fax/Tel
FaxTel
Tel
Manual
Fax/Tel
AnsMode
* Factory default setting
You can confirm which receive mode is set by checking the standby display. The receive mode is displayed in the
lower left of the LCD.
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FaxOnly
Ex:
Operation
Machine answers all calls as fax calls.
It receives faxes automatically and
disconnects voice calls.
Automatically switches between fax
calls and voice calls. Receives faxes
automatically and rings for voice calls.
To set the details → pp. 5-3, 5-4.
Machine rings for every call, whether it
is a fax call or a voice call. For a fax
call, you have to manually activate
reception of the fax.
Receives faxes automatically and routes
voice calls to the answering machine.
STANDARD
Requirements
Separate telephone line for fax use
only.
Telephone connected to the machine.
Telephone connected to the machine.
Answering machine connected to the
machine.
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