Dell 2355DN User Guide - Page 195
Receiving Faxes Using the DRPD Mode, Setup, Machine Setup, Default Setting, Fax Default, Common
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The printer receives the document. Press the buttons slowly in sequence. If you still hear the fax tone from the remote printer, try pressing *9* once again. *9* is the remote receive code preset at the factory. The first and the last asterisks are fixed, but you can change the middle number to whatever you choose. The code should be one digit. For details on changing the code, see "Available Fax Defaults Options". Receiving Faxes Using the DRPD Mode "Distinctive Ring" is a telephone company service which enables a user to use a single telephone line to answer several different telephone numbers. The particular number someone uses to call you on is identified by different ringing patterns, available in combinations of long and short ringing sounds. Using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection feature, your fax machine can "learn" the ring pattern you designate to be answered by the FAX machine. This ringing pattern may be recognized and answered as a FAX call, and all other ringing patterns will be forwarded to the extension telephone or answering machine plugged into the extension telephone socket ( ) on the back of your printer. You can easily suspend or change Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection at any time. Before using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection option, Distinctive Ring service must be installed on your telephone line by the telephone company. To set up Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection, you may need another telephone line at your location, dial your FAX number from another line. To set up the DRPD mode: 1 Press Setup Machine Setup from the home screen. 2 Press the Next ( ) button. 3 Press the up/down arrows to select Default Setting. 4 Press the up/down arrows to select the Fax Default Common. 5 Press the up/down arrows to select DRPD Mode. 6 Press the left/right arrows to select Set. 7 Call your fax number from another telephone. It is not necessary to place the call from a fax machine. 8 When your printer begins to ring, do not answer the call. The printer requires several rings to learn the pattern. 9 When the printer completes learning, the displays shows Complete DRPD Setup. 10 Press the home icon ( ) to return to the Standby mode. 194