Data And Fax Modes - 3Com 56K Command Reference Manual

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Data and Fax
Modes
O
PERATION
Once you are in Command Mode, you can initialize the modem in Data
or Fax mode.
Fax operations require facsimile-compatible communications software
that can send or receive Group III faxes. Follow the instructions in your fax
software manual.
The modems default operating mode is Data Mode. Most fax software
automatically switches the device to Fax mode when you run the
program, and resets the device to Data mode when you exit the program
.
If you want the modem prepared to
Make calls to and receive calls from other
modems
Make calls to and receive calls from analog
facsimile devices, such as fax modems and
fax machines
Example: Sending
AT+FCLASS=1
machines.
Class 1 and Class 2.0 Fax Modes refer to standards set by the Electronic
Industries Association/Telecommunications Industry Association. Class 1
Fax Mode is the minimal standard for computer-faxmodem interface.
Class 2.0 Fax Mode refers to the extended computer-faxmodem interface.
Mode
Data Mode
Fax Mode
, allows you to receive faxes from fax
Command
AT+FCLASS=0
AT+FCLASS=1
(Class 1 Fax Mode)
or
AT+FCLASS=2.0
(Class 2.0 Fax
Mode)