Advanced Guide TroubleshootingContents > Preparing for Faxing > Setting the Receive ModeSetting the Receive ModeThere are four receive modes as follows.TEL priority modeFax priority modeFax only modeDRPD*1 or Network switch *2*1 This setting is only available in US and Canada.*2 This setting may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase.See Selecting a Receive Mode to select the appropriate mode.NoteThe receiving operation procedure varies depending on the selected receive mode.For the receiving method depending on each receive mode, see Receiving Faxes .If you want to use a single telephone line for faxes and voice calls, you need to connect atelephone or an answering machine to the External Device Jack of this machine.1. Select the receive mode.(1) Press the FAX button, and press the Menu button.(2) Use the (-) or (+) button to select Receive mode set. in the Fax settingsmenu, and press the OK button.(3) Use the (-) or (+) button to select a receive mode, and press the OKbutton.The screen will return to the fax standby screen.NoteIf DRPD is selected, the fax ring pattern can be selected on the DRPD: FAX ring pattern screen.See Setting the DRPD Ring Pattern (US and Canada only) .Setting the DRPD Ring Pattern (US and Canada only)If you have subscribed to a Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) service provided by yourtelephone company, your telephone company will assign two or more telephone numbers withdistinctive ring patterns to your single telephone line, allowing you to have different numbers for faxcalls and voice calls using only one telephone line. Your machine will automatically monitor the ringpattern, and will automatically receive the fax if the ring pattern is a fax call.To use DRPD, follow the procedure below to set the fax ring pattern that matches the patternassigned by your telephone company.NoteContact your local telephone company for detailed information on this service.Page 30 of 973 pagesSetting the Receive Mode
