xivFax BrandingThe Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person touse a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephonefacsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top orbottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the followinginformation:(1) the date and time of transmission(2) identification of either business, business entity or individual sending themessage; and(3) telephone number of either the sending machine, business, business entity orindividual.The Telephone Company may make changes in its communications facilities,equipment operations or procedures where such action is reasonably required in theoperation of its business and is not inconsistent with the rules and regulations in FCCPart 68. If such changes can be reasonably expected to render any customer terminalequipment incompatible with telephone company communications facilities, orrequire modification or alteration of such terminal equipment, or otherwise materiallyaffect its use or performance, the customer shall be given adequate notice in writing,to allow the customer an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.Ringer Equivalence NumberThe Ringer Equivalence Number and FCC Registration Number for this machine maybe found on the label located on the bottom or rear of the machine. In some instancesyou may need to provide these numbers to the telephone company.The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is a measure of the electrical load placed onthe telephone line, and is useful for determining whether you have “overloaded” theline. Installing several types of equipment on the same telephone line may result inproblems making and receiving telephone calls, especially ringing when your line iscalled. The sum of all Ringer Equivalence Numbers of the equipment on yourtelephone line should be less than five in order to assure proper service from thetelephone company. In some cases, a sum of five may not be usable on your line. Ifany of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediatelyremove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network.WARNING:FCC Regulations state that changes or modifications to this equipment not expresslyapproved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate thisequipment. In the event that terminal equipment causes harm to the telephonenetwork, the telephone company should notify the customer that service may bestopped. However, where prior notice is impractical, the company may temporarilycease service, providing that they:a) promptly notify the customer.b) give the customer an opportunity to correct the equipment problem.c) inform the customer of the right to bring a complaint to the Federal CommunicationCommission pursuant to procedures set out in FCC Rules and Regulations Subpart Eof Part 68.
