Brother MFC 7550MC - Manual (Page 93)

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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC
OP-US-5.0
Receive
FAX
Distinctive Ringing
What Is Distinctive Ringing?
Distinctive ringing is a service offered by the telephone carriers that allows you to
have several different numbers on one phone line, so you can have a separate number
for your MFC. Each number has its own distinctive ringing pattern. This way, when
you get an incoming call, you can identify the number being called by its ring. Your
local telephone company can provide more information about this service. The service
is usually offered as a monthly charge to your normal telephone bill.
What Is the Advantage of Using the Distinctive Ringing Function?
Using Distinctive Ringing is the most efficient way to receive both fax and telephone
calls on the same line. It is much easier for your callers who dial manually. The MFC
will answer with receiving tones so they will not have to press an activation code or
wait 30 seconds to hear fax tones (F/T mode). And the people who call to talk on your
main number, will not have to talk to your machine. Basically, it gives you two
independent numbers without the higher cost of a second line.
Can My MFC Use Distinctive Ringing?
Yes, it has a distinctive ringing function that allows you to register the distinctive
ringing pattern of an additional phone number on the line. The number you register
must be the number you want to use as your dedicated fax number. Once you register
the ringing pattern, the MFC will be able to identify its own incoming calls and
automatically receive faxes at that number. You can register only one ringing pattern.
There are some ringing patterns that can not be registered.
Recording the TAD’s Outgoing Message (OGM)
The TAD’s outgoing message is important because it must be set up to handle two
kinds of fax receptions: automatic and manual. Timing is important.
1. Record 5 seconds of silence as the beginning of your message. (Your MFC will be
able to hear the fax calling tones, of automatic fax transmissions, before they stop.)
2. Limit your speaking to 20 seconds.
3. End your 20 second message by giving your Remote Activation Code for people
sending manual faxes:
“After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by pressing *51.”
N O T E : Do not assume that most callers send faxes automatically. Many people do
not realize they are not sending fax tones when they lift the handset or press
the Hook key. Also, some machines may not send fax tones.
D) DISTINCTIVE RINGING
CONNECTING TO A TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE (TAD)
RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS