Advanced Guide TroubleshootingContents > Preparing for Faxing > Confirming the Telephone Line ConnectionConfirming the Telephone Line ConnectionFor the basic connection of the machine, refer to the printed manual: Getting Started. This guidedescribes other typical connections.The machine cannot send/receive faxes if the connection is incorrect. Connect the machine correctly.Connecting Various LinesSetting the Telephone Line TypeImportantIf the Power Disconnects UnexpectedlyIf there is a power failure or if you accidentally disconnect the power plug, the date/time settings aswell as all documents stored in memory will be lost. The settings for user information, coded speeddial, group dial, and rejected numbers will be retained.If the power disconnects, the following will apply:You will not be able to send or receive faxes, make copies, or scan originals.When you are connecting the telephone, whether or not you can use it depends upon yourtelephone line or telephone.Connecting Various LinesThese are examples and could not be guaranteed to suit every connecting condition. For details, refer tothe instruction manual supplied with the network device (control devices such as an xDSL (DigitalSubscriber Line) modem or terminal adapter) you are connecting to this machine.ImportantDo not connect fax machines and/or telephones in parallel (US and Canada only)If two or more fax machines and/or telephones are connected in parallel, the following problemsmay occur and the machine may not operate properly.- If you pick up the handset of the telephone that is connected in parallel during fax transmission orreception, the fax image may be corrupted or a communication error may occur.- Such services as Caller ID, etc. may not operate properly on the telephone.If you cannot avoid parallel connections, set the receive mode to TEL priority mode, understandingthat the above problems may occur. You will only be able to receive faxes manually.NotexDSL is the generic term for the high speed digital communication technology with telephone linesuch as ADSL/HDSL/SDSL/VDSL.Connecting the telephoneBefore connecting a telephone or answering machine, remove the Telephone connector cap.For users in the UKIf the connector of the external device cannot be connected to the jack on the machine, you willneed to purchase a B.T. adapter to connect as follows:Attach the B.T. adapter to the modular cable connecting the external device, then connect the B.T.adapter to the (External device) jack.Connecting to an Internet TelephonePage 16 of 1086 pagesConfirming the Telephone Line Connection
