HP laserjet m1212nf - Manual (Page 136)

If the product is connected to a line that receives both fax and voice calls (a shared line) and that also
uses an answering machine, you might need to adjust the rings-to-answer setting. The number of rings-
to-answer for the product must be greater than the rings-to-answer on the answering machine. This
allows the answering machine to answer the incoming call and record a message if it is a voice call.
When the answering machine answers the call, the product listens to the call and automatically
answers it if it detects fax tones.
The default setting for rings-to-answer is five for the U.S. and Canada, and two for other countries/
regions.
Use the following table to determine the number of rings-to-answer to use.
Type of telephone line Recommended rings-to-answer setting
Dedicated fax line (receiving only fax calls) Set to a number of rings within the range shown on the
control-panel display. (The minimum and maximum number of
rings allowed varies by country/region.)
One line with two separate numbers and a ring-pattern
service One or two rings. (If you have an answering machine or
computer voicemail for the other telephone number, make sure
that the product is set to a greater number of rings than the
answering system. Also, use the distinctive-ring feature to
differentiate between voice and fax calls.)
Shared line (receiving both fax and voice calls) with only an
attached telephone Five rings or more.
Shared line (receiving both fax and voice calls) with an
attached answering machine or computer voicemail Two rings more than the answering machine or computer
voicemail.
To set or change the number of rings-to-answer, use the following steps:
1. On the control panel, press the Setup button.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select the Fax setup menu, and then press the OK button.
3. Use the arrow buttons to select the Fax Recv. setup menu, and then press the OK button.
4. Use the arrow buttons to select the Rings to answer menu, and then press the OK button.
5. Use the keypad to enter the number of rings-to-answer, and then press the OK button.
Set distinctive ring
Ring-pattern or distinctive-ring service is available through some local telephone companies. The service
allows you to have more than one telephone number on a single line. Each telephone number has a
unique ring pattern, so that you can answer voice calls and the product can answer fax calls.
If you subscribe to a ring-pattern service with a telephone company, you must set the product to answer
the correct ring pattern. Not all countries/regions support unique ring patterns. Contact the telephone
company to determine if this service is available in your country/region.
NOTE: If you do not have ring-pattern service and you change the ring-pattern settings to something
other than the default, All Rings, the product might not be able to receive faxes.
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