Brother International IntelliFax-2800 Users Manual - English - Page 57

5 Setup Receive 5 Basic Receiving Operations Choosing the Receive Mode There are four different receive modes for your FAX/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. LCD FAX ONLY (automatic receive) FAX/TEL* (fax/telephone) TAD:ANSWER MACH. (external telephone answering device) MANUAL (manual receive) How it works When to use it The FAX/MFC automatically answers every call as a fax. For dedicated fax lines. You cannot receive a voice call but you can call out. The FAX/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 wall jack on the same line. You cannot use the telephone company's Voice Mail in this mode. 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 external answering machine on your phone line. 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. *In FAX/TEL mode you must set the Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. If you have extension phones on the line, keep the Ring Delay set to 4 rings. SETUP RECEIVE 5-1