Canon FAX-L380 Quick Reference Manual

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Different Ways to Receive a Fax 8-7Receiving Faxes8Receiving Faxes Automatically: FaxOnly ModeWhen the machine is set up for a dedicated line, set FaxOnly Mode to automatically receivedocuments whenever a call comes over the fax line.• The machine assumes all incoming calls are from fax machines sending documents. It receives thedocuments automatically and disconnects all voice calls.• In FaxOnly Mode, you can control whether or not the machine rings when it receives a fax call. To setthis option from the machine operation panel, see “3.INCOMING RING,” on p. 10-10 (RING> setting).Using an Answering Machine: AnsModeConnecting an answering machine to the machine allows you to receive faxes and phone messageswhile you are out of the office.For instructions on connecting an answering machine to the machine, see “Connecting the TelephoneLine,” on p. 1-7.NOTECanon does not recommend using an “answering service” (like those offered by local telephone companies thatprovide voice mail) on the telephone line you are connecting to the machine. If you do subscribe to an answeringservice, you may want to dedicate a separate line for fax communication only and connect that line to themachine.■ Using the Machine With an Answering MachineFollow these guidelines when using the machine with an answering machine:• Set the answering machine to answer on the first or second ring.• If the machine runs out of paper or toner in Ans Mode, it receives all faxes into memory. The faxes then printautomatically when you add paper or replace the toner cartridge.• When recording the outgoing message on the answering machine:- The entire message must be no more than 15 seconds long.- 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 the beep. I’ll return your call assoon as possible. If you would like to send a fax, press the start button on your fax machine after you leave yourmessage. Thank you.”