For the machine to receive faxes automatically, the receive mode must be set to <FaxOnly>, <FaxTel>, <AnsMode>, or <DRPD>. (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 Only)
Article ID: ART102556 |
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Date published: 05/11/2015 |
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Date last updated: 08/15/2015 |
Solution
For the machine to receive faxes automatically, the receive mode must be set to <FaxOnly>, <FaxTel>, <AnsMode>, or <DRPD>. If you have set <AnsMode>, confirm that an external telephone with built in answering machine is connected to the machine and that it is turned on with an outgoing message properly recorded.
The receive mode determines how the machine responds to incoming faxes and voice calls.
The defalut setting is [FaxOnly].
1 Enter the Setting Menu
Press [Additional Functions].
2 Enter the Receive Mode
Press [<-] or [+>] to select <FAX SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
Press [<-] or [+>] to select <RX MODE>, then press [OK].
3 Select the Receive Mode
Press [<-] or [+>] to select the receive mode, then press [OK].
- <FaxOnly>: Answers all calls as faxes.
- <FaxTel>: Switches between fax and voice calls automatically if an external telephone is connected to the machine.
- <AnsMode>: Receives faxes automatically and records voice messages.
- <DRPD>: Distinguishes between fax and voice calls if you want to use an external telephone.
- <Manual>: Does not answer any calls. You have to manually receive faxes.
note:
- For <FaxTel> or <Manual>, make sure an external telephone is connected to the machine.
- For <AnsMode>, make sure an external telephone with built in answering machine is connected to the machine.
- For <DRPD>, subscription to a DRPD (Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection) service is required. Contact your telephone company for availability.
4 Exit the Setting Menu
Press [Stop] to return to the standby mode.
note:
You want to cancel receiving:
Press [Stop] on the operation panel. When the <CANCEL DURING TX/RX?> message appears, select <YES> with [<-]. For details, see .