For the basic connection of the machine, refer to [ Initial Hardware Setup ]. This guide describes other typical connections.
The machine cannot send/receive faxes if the connection is incorrect. Connect the machine correctly.
Caution
If the Power Disconnects Unexpectedly
If the power disconnects, the following will apply:
Connecting Various Lines
These are examples and could not be guaranteed to suit every connecting condition. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the network device (control devices such as an xDSL (Digital Subscriber Line) modem or terminal adapter) you are connecting to this machine.
Caution
Do not connect fax machines and/or telephones in parallel (US and Canada only)
- If you pick up the handset of the telephone that is connected in parallel during fax transmission or reception, the fax image may be corrupted or a communication error may occur.
- Such services as Caller ID, etc. may not operate properly on the telephone
Caution
Connecting the telephone
For users in the UK
(A) Digital Subscriber Line
(B) xDSL modem (splitter may not be built-in to the modem)
(C) WAN (Wide Area Network)
(D) Broadband router compatible with Internet Telephone
(E) Computer
(F) Telephone or answering machine
(G) LAN (Local Area Network)
(H) TEL
(I) LINE
*Port configurations and names may vary depending on the product.
Caution
See [ Setting the Telephone Line Type ].
(A) Analog Subscriber Line
(B) xDSL modem (splitter may not be built-in to the modem)
(C) Computer
(D) Telephone or answering machine
Caution
Caution
See [ Setting the Telephone Line Type ].
For details on ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network) connection and settings, refer to the manuals supplied with your terminal adapter or dial-up router.
Setting the Telephone Line Type
Before using your machine, make sure you set the correct telephone line type for your telephone line. If you are unsure of your telephone line type, contact your telephone company. For xDSL or ISDN connections, contact the telephone company or service provider to confirm your line type.
Caution
1. Display the Telephone line type screen.
(1) Press the FAX button, and press the Menu button.
The Fax settings menu will appear.
(2) Use the (-) or
(+) button to select FAX user settings, and press the OK button.
The FAX user settings menu will appear.
(3) Use the (-) or
(+) button to select Telephone line type, and press the OK button.
2. Select the telephone line type.
(1) Use the (-) or
(+) button to select the telephone line type.
Rotary pulse: Suitable for pulse dialing.
Touch tone: Suitable for tone dialing.
(2) Press the OK button.
3. Press the FAX button to return to the fax standby screen.