3 RECEIVING A FAX
Reception Mode
This section describes how to receive a fax. Refer to the appropriate section for your current
reception mode.
AUTO reception
Faxes are automatically received during an incoming call. There is no need do not have to do
anything when receiving a fax.
Memory reception
In the following conditions, faxes cannot be printed. If this happens, received fax data are
stored in the memory, and printing is resumed as soon as this equipment is ready. As the
memory reception function is always enabled, you do not need to make any setting.
During copying or printing
During printing of another fax
During printing of lists and reports
When paper has run out
When a paper misfeed occurs
When toner has run out
Remote reception
Faxes are received by using an external telephone when you have an incoming call.
For remote reception, an external telephone must be installed beforehand. If an
external telephone is not installed, be sure to set RX Mode to Auto.
P.99 "FAX"
Set Remote RX to Dial.
P.99 "FAX"
1
Pick up the external telephone when you have an incoming call.
If the incoming call is a telephone call, you can start talking.
2
If you hear a tone (fax signal) through the external telephone, press
[5] and then, [*] on the external telephone keypad.
3
Put down the handset of the external telephone.
Checking Reception Status (log)
Check the fax reception log by printing the Transmission/Reception Journal. For details, see
the following page.
P.58 "Activity Report (transmission and reception journal)"
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Reception Mode