Fax Formats; Fax Mode - MFJ Multi-mode Data Controller -1278B User Manual

MFJ-1278B MULTI-MODE

FAX Formats

The MFJ-1278B lets you receive and transmit FAX. The FAX modulator and demodulator
of the MFJ-1278B are pre-set at the factory to allow FAX operations without any
recalibration. Recalibration is not needed under normal conditions. The MFJ-1278B will
support FAX formats listed in Table 4-6.
FAXMODE(n)
1 60 line/min.
2 90 line/min.
3 120 line/min.
4 240 line/min.
5 360 line/min.
6 480 line/min.
7 180 line/min.
Table 4-6: MFJ-1278B FAX Formats
You may change the FAX format with the FAXMODE command. From the cmd: command
mode prompt, type:
FAXMODE n <ENTER>
Where n is a number from 1 to 7 as listed in the Table 4-6 above.
For example, if you want to change the FAX format to 1 or 60 lines per minute, type:
FAXMODE 1 <ENTER>
The MFJ-1278B will be set to receive or transmit Fax picture files in FAX 1 format.
Note: If you are using one of the special terminal programs that supports multi-gray level
FAX operation, you should follow the procedure given in its operating
instruction manual to receive and transmit FAX.
FAX operation procedure given in this instruction only applies to receiving 2-level FAX and
printing it to an EPSON graphic printer attached to the MFJ-1278B printer port.
Lines per Lines per
Minute Second
1 line/sec. Wire Photographs
1.5
line/sec.
2 line/sec. Weather FAX
4 line/sec. Satellite Weather FAX
6 line/sec.
8 line/sec.
3 line/sec.
BASIC OPERATION
Type of Service