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  Overview of Fax Functions  
   Ove rv ie w  o f F a x F u n ctio n s  Overview of Fax Functions 
 In addition to the Super G3 fax function, you can send faxes from your computer. You can 
also forward received fax documents to specified destinations. 







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  Introduction to Using Fax Functions   
In tr o d uctio n  t o  U sin g F a x F u n ctio n sIntroduction to Using Fax Functions
This section describes the settings you need to make before using fax functions.
Make sure to set the following items first:
Your fax number
Register your machine’s fax number. (See “Registering Your Machine’s Fax Number,” on p. 5-12.)
Your personal name or company name
Register your name or company name. (See “Registering the Machine’s Name,” on p. 5-12.)
Time and date
Set the current time and date. (See “Setting the Current Date and Time,” on p. 5-11.)
Your telephone line type
Set the type of telephone line that is connected to the machine. (See “Setting the Type of Telephone 
Line,” on p. 5-11.)
Fax receiving mode
Set how the machine receives fax documents to suit your needs. (See “Methods for Receiving Faxes,” 
on p. 5-4.)
        Meth od s f o r R ece iv in g F a xe sMethods for Receiving Faxes
Your machine offers several methods for receiving fax documents. You can receive documents automatically 
or manually. Follow the chart below to choose the fax receive mode that best suits your needs.
The default setting is .
Printing fax documents and scanning documents over the network cannot be processed at the same time. If this happens, these 
documents are handled differently depending on the following: 
If you scan documents when the machine is receiving fax documents, or the machine receives fax documents when scanning 
documents, the machine scans documents first, then starts printing the fax documents when scanning is complete.
If you scan documents when the machine is printing received fax documents, scanning is canceled. Wait for the fax documents to  be 
printed out, then perform the scanning operation again.
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 FaxOnly
In this mode, the machine receives documents automatically. Select this mode if you use the machine for fax 
operations only, and not for voice communications using an external telephone.Before using this mode
Simply set the receive mode to . (See “Selecting the Receive Mode,” on p. 5-10.) When an incoming call is received
With no external telephone connected to the machine: For fax calls, the machine receives fax documents automatically.
For telephone calls, you cannot talk to the caller.
With external telephone connected to the machine:
If you want to change , see 
“Setting the Incoming Ring,” on p. 5-35.
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  FAX/TEL
In this mode, the machine receives documents automatically for fax calls and rings for telephone calls.Before using this mode
Make sure to do the following: Connect your external telephone to the machine. (See “Make Fax Settings,” in the Starter Guide.)
Set the receive mode to . (See “Selecting the Receive Mode,” on p. 5-10.)When an incoming call is received
If you want to change , , or , see “Selecting the Receive Mode,” on p. 5-10.
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  AnsMode
In this mode, the machine receives documents automatically for fax calls and your answering machine records 
a message for telephone calls.Before using this mode
Make sure to do the following: Connect your external telephone with built-in answering machine to the machine. (See “Make Fax Settings,” 
in the Starter Guide.)
Set your answering machine to answer after 1 to 2 rings.
Record a message on your answering machine. (When you record a message, we recommend you insert 
about 4 seconds of silence at the beginning of the message, or limit the message to 20 seconds.)
Set the receive mode to . (See “Selecting the Receive Mode,” on p. 5-10.)When an incoming call is received
This mode does not support voice mail.
Make sure to change the receive mode if you turn off your answering machine; otherwise, the machine cannot receive fax document s 
automatically.
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   M A N U A L
In this mode, you can monitor all incoming calls by picking up the handset each time your telephone rings. 
This mode is a suitable option if you expect to use the machine mainly as a telephone, and only occasionally 
receive fax documents.Before using this mode
Make sure to do the following: Connect your external telephone to the machine. (See “Make Fax Settings,” in the Starter Guide.)
Set the receive mode to . (See “Selecting the Receive Mode,” on p. 5-10.)When an incoming call is received
*If  is set to , you can also start to receive fax documents by dialing from your telephone. 
(See “Receiving Documents Manually with an External Telephone (Remote RX)\
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  DRPD
DRPD (Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection) service assigns two or more telephone numbers with distinctive 
ring patterns to a single telephone line, allowing you to have both a fax number(s) and a telephone number(s) 
using only one telephone line. Your fax will automatically monitor incoming calls and based on the ring 
pattern, will let you know if the call is a fax or voice call. Set the fax ring pattern that matches the pattern 
assigned by your telephone company. Contact your telephone company for availability.Before using this mode
Make sure to do the following: Subscribe to a DRPD service. Contact your telephone campany for availability.
Connect your external telephone to the maxhine. (See “Make Fax Settings,” in the Starter Guide.)
Set the receive mode to . (See “Selecting the Receive Mode,” on p. 5-10.)
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      Sele ctin g t h e R ece iv e  M od e Selecting the Receive Mode 
 You can set the fax receive mode to suit your needs. 
 The default setting is . 
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Press  [Menu]. 
  
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Press [] or [] to select , then press [OK]. 
 5  FAX SETTINGS MENU 
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Press [] or [] to select , 
then press [OK]. 
 1  RX MODE FAX SETTINGS 
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Press [] or [] to select the desired 
receive mode, then press [OK]. 
              FaxOnly
RX MODE 
 For  and , you can specify 
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Press  [Stop/Reset] to return to the 
standby mode. 
If you cannot make telephone calls using an 
external telephone when the receive mode is set 
to , make the settings described below.
[MENU]  →   →  
→  set  to . 
If the problem persists, set  to 
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* The default setting is .
If you set  to  or 
, do not connect the supplied telephone 
cable directly to the wall jack and the telephone line 
jack on the back side of the machine.
      S ettin g t h e C u rre n t D ate  a n d  T im e Setting the Current Date and Time 
 You can set the current date and time. The current 
date and time settings are used as standard timer 
settings for functions that require them. 
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Press  [Menu]. 
  
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Press [] or [] to select , then press [OK]. 
 8  TIMER SETTINGS MENU 
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Press [] or [] to select , then press [OK]. 
 1  DATE&TIME SETTING
TIMER SETTINGS 
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Use   –  [numeric keys] to enter the 
date (month/day/year) and time (in 24-
hour format), then press [OK]. 
 17:50      07 31 ‘08 DATE&TIME SETTINGS 
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Press  [Stop/Reset] to return to the 
standby mode. 
      S ettin g t h e T y p e o f T e le p hon e L in e Setting the Type of Telephone Line 
 Set the type of telephone line that is connected to 
the machine. 
 If this setting is incorrect, you will be unable to 
communicate with other machines. Make sure to 
check the type of telephone line that you are using, 
and make the correct setting. 
 The default setting is . 
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Press  [Menu]. 
  
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Press [] or [] to select , then press [OK]. 
 5  FAX SETTINGS MENU 
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Press [] or [] to select , then press [OK]. 
 2  USER SETTINGS FAX SETTINGS 
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Press [] or [> ] to select , then press [OK]. 
 3  TEL LINE TYPE
USER SETTINGS 
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Press [] or [] to select the 
telephone line type, then press [OK]. 
 TOUCH TONE
TEL LINE TYPE 
 : Tone dialing (default) 
 : Pulse dialing 
 If you do not know the telephone line type, 
call your telephone service provider for 
details. 
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Press  [Stop/Reset] to return to the 
standby mode. 
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