Regulatory information35916. Appendix20Fax BrandingThe Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for anyperson to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via atelephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a marginat the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of thetransmission the following information:1 the date and time of transmission2 identification of either business, business entity or individual sending themessage; and3 telephone number of either the sending machine, business, business entityor individual.The Telephone Company may make changes in its communications facilities,equipment operations or procedures where such action is reasonably requiredin the operation of its business and is not inconsistent with the rules andregulations in FCC Part 68. If such changes can be reasonably expected to renderany customer terminal equipment incompatible with telephone companycommunications facilities, or require modification or alteration of such terminalequipment, or otherwise materially affect its use or performance, the customershall be given adequate notice in writing, to allow the customer an opportunityto maintain uninterrupted service.21Ringer Equivalence NumberThe Ringer Equivalence Number and FCC Registration Number for this machinemay be found on the label located on the bottom or rear of the machine. In someinstances you may need to provide these numbers to the telephone company.The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is a measure of the electrical load placedon the telephone line, and is useful for determining whether you have“overloaded” the line. Installing several s of equipment on the same telephoneline may result in problems making and receiving telephone calls, especiallyringing when your line is called. The sum of all Ringer Equivalence Numbers ofthe equipment on your telephone line should be less than five in order to assureproper service from the telephone company. In some cases, a sum of five maynot be usable on your line. If any of your telephone equipment is not operatingproperly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone line, as it maycause harm to the telephone network.The equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirementsadopted by the ACTA. On the rear of this equipment is a label that contains,among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.