Brother MFC-9800 - Manual (Page 54)

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Setup Receive
Receive Mode Settings
Select Your Receive Mode
There are three different receive modes for your MFC. You may choose the
mode that best suits your needs by pressing Receive Mode repeatedly until the
LCD shows the setting you want to use.
*In FAX/TEL mode you must set the Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. If you
have extension phones on the line, set the Ring Delay to 4 rings.
LCD How it works When to use it
MANUAL
(manual receive) You control the phone line
and must answer every call
yourself. Use this mode when you
are using a computer
modem on the same line
or if you receive very
few fax messages. You
can also use this mode
with Distinctive Ring.
FAX ONLY
(automatic receive) The MFC automatically
answers every call as a fax. For dedicated fax lines.
You cannot receive a
voice call but you can
call out.
FAX/TEL*
(fax and telephone) The MFC controls the line
and automatically answers
every call. If the call is a
fax it will receive the fax.
If the call is not a fax it will
ring (double ring) for you
to pick up the call. You cannot have an
answering machine on
the same line, even if it
is on a separate jack on
the same line. You
cannot use the telephone
company’s Voice Mail
in this mode.
TAD:ANSWER
MACH.
(External Telephone
Answering Device) The external TAD
automatically answers
every call. Voice messages
are stored on the external
TAD. Fax messages are
printed. Use this mode if you
have an answering
machine on your phone
line.