Receiving FaxesChapter 8 Receiving Faxes 8-9Receiving With an Answering Machine:ANS.MACHINE MODEConnecting an answering machine to the copier/fax allows you to receive faxes andtelephone messages while you are out of the office.In ANS.MACHINE MODE, the copier/fax allows the answering machine to answerincoming calls, then listens for the fax tone and automatically receives the fax if itdetects this tone.Setting ANS.MACHINE MODEnFor this mode, you need to have an answering machine or a telephone with an answeringmachine connected to your unit. (1 p. 2-6)Follow this procedure to set the receive mode to ANS.MACHINE MODE:1 Press to select ANS.MACHINEMODE.• After a few seconds, the LCD changes to this Ex:display:Using the Copier/Fax With an Answering MachineFollow these guidelines when using the copier/fax with an answering machine:• Set the answering machine to answer on the first or second ring.• When recording the outgoing message on the answering machine:– The entire message must be no longer than 15 seconds.– In the message, tell your callers how to send a fax. For example:“Hello. I can’t answer the phone right now, but please leave a message after thebeep. I’ll return your call as soon as possible. If you would like to send a fax, pressthe start button on your fax machine after you leave your message. Thank you.”12/27 AnsModeANS.MACHINE MODEReceive Mode
