Canon L380S - Manual (Page 94)

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The machine then begins receiving the document. (This is particularly convenient if your telephone is located
away from the machine.)
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If you do not hang up after pressing [Start] or the two-digit ID code, the machine beeps intermittently after you
receive the document. (You can turn the beeping off by disabling the <OFFHOOK ALARM> in the <USER
SETTINGS> menu. See p. 16-7 for details.)
NOTE
If you have an answering machine connected to your machine that can carry out remote-control operations
(controlling your answering machine from a remote telephone), the security code for this function may be the same
as the two-digit ID code described above. If so, make sure you change the machine two-digit ID code to make it
distinct from the answering machine’s security code. See p. 16-11 for details on changing the code (<REMOTE RX
ID> setting).
Receiving Faxes Automatically: FaxOnly Mode
When the machine is set up for a dedicated line, set FaxOnly Mode to automatically receive documents
whenever a call comes over the fax line.
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The machine assumes all incoming calls are from fax machines sending documents. It receives the
documents automatically and disconnects all voice calls.
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In FaxOnly Mode, you can control whether or not the machine rings when it receives a fax call. To set
this option from the machine operation panel, see p. 16-10 (<INCOMING RING> setting).
Using an Answering Machine: AnsMode
Connecting an answering machine to the machine allows you to receive faxes and phone messages
while you are out of the office.
NOTE
Canon does not recommend using an “answering service” (like those offered by local telephone companies that
provide voice mail) on the telephone line you are connecting to the machine. If you do subscribe to an answering
service, you may want to dedicate a separate line for fax communication only and connect that line to the machine.
Using the Machine With an Answering Machine
Follow these guidelines when using the machine with an answering machine:
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Set the answering machine to answer on the first or second ring.
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If the machine runs out of paper or toner in AnsMode, it receives all faxes into memory. The faxes
then print automatically when you add paper or replace the toner cartridge.
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When recording the outgoing message on the answering machine:
- The entire message must be no more than 15 seconds long.
- In the message, tell your callers how to send a fax. For example:
“Hello. I can’t answer the phone right now. If you would like to send a fax, press the start button on your
fax machine. Thank you.”