Canon imageclass MF216N User manual
Top Faxing Receiving Faxes
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Receiving Faxes
This section describes the methods for receiving faxes and how to
set up the machine to receive faxes. ou need to complete some
procedures for using fax functions before specifying the receiving
settings. Configuring Initial Settings for Fax Functions
The machine can print received fax documents on A4 or Letter
size paper. If received fax documents are printed on other
paper sizes, a portion of the page may not be printed or a
page may be printed on two separate sheets of paper.
Methods for Receiving Faxes
The machine provides the following receiving methods. Select the
method that best suits your needs and then set it up by following
the procedures in Setting Up the Machine to Receive Faxes.
<Auto> Dedicated to receiving faxes
The machine receives faxes automatically. Even
if someone makes a call to you, you cannot talk
to the caller.
<Fax/ el
(Auto
Switch)>
When the call is a fax
The machine receives the fax automatically.
When the call is a telephone call
An incoming call rings. Pick up the handset to
answer the call.
ou need to connect your telephone to the
machine beforehand.
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<Manual> When the call is a fax
An incoming call rings. Pick up the handset. If
you hear a beep, tap <Start Receiving> to
receive faxes.
When the call is a telephone call
An incoming call rings. Pick up the handset and
start your conversation.
ou need to connect your telephone or the
optional handset to the machine beforehand.
ou can set the machine to automatically
receive faxes when an incoming call rings
within a specified timeframe. Switch to
Auto RX
<Answering
Machine>
When the call is a fax
After an incoming call rings, the machine
receives the fax automatically.
When the call is a telephone call
The answering machine activates, enabling the
caller to leave a message. If you pick up the
handset before the answering machine starts
recording a message, you can talk with the
caller.
ou need to connect your answering machine
to the machine beforehand.
Set the answering machine to answer after a
few rings.
<DRPD:
Select Fax>
If you have subscribed to a Distinctive Ring
Pattern Detection (DRPD) service provided by
your telephone company, this receiving mode is
available. This service assigns two or more
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telephone numbers with distinctive ring patterns
to a single telephone line. ou can use one of
these numbers for faxes and one for telephone
calls.
When the machine receives a call, it
automatically recognizes the ring pattern and
your telephone rings differently depending on
whether the call is a fax or telephone call. If the
ring pattern is for a fax, the machine
automatically receives the fax.
For more information about this service,
contact your telephone company.
ou need to connect your telephone to the
machine beforehand.
Depending on the type of telephone connected to it, the
machine may not be able to send or receive faxes properly.
If you are connecting an external telephone with fax
functions, set the telephone to not receive faxes
automatically.
If you pick up the telephone handset and hear a beep, the
call is a fax. ou can receive the fax just by using the
telephone to enter a specific ID number.
Using a elephone to Receive Faxes (Remote
Reception)
Setting Up the Machine to Receive Faxes
Press and tap <Fax>.
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ap <RX Mode>.
Select the receiving method.
When selecting <Fax/ el (Auto Switch)>
Specify the following three settings as necessary. When
the setting is complete, tap <Apply>.
<Ring Start ime>
Enables you to specify the duration during which the
machine determines whether an incoming call is a fax
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When selecting <DRPD: Select Fax>
Select the ring pattern that your telephone company assigned
to your fax number.
If you want to print received documents on both sides of
paper: Print on Both Sides
If you want to print information, such as reception date and
time, at the bottom of received documents: RX Page
Footer
If you want to continue printing even when the toner is low:
Continue Print. When Near Cart. Life End
Using a Telephone to Receive Faxes (Remote
Reception)
When you pick up the telephone and get a fax signal, you do not
need to go to the machine to receive the fax. Just enter a specific ID
or a telephone call. (Setting values: 4 to 30 seconds;
default setting: 6 seconds)
<Incoming Ring ime>
Enables you to specify the duration during which an
incoming call rings for a telephone call. (Setting
values: 15 to 300 seconds; default setting: 15
seconds)
<Action After Ring>
Enables you to specify how the machine operates if
you do not pick up the handset while an incoming call
is ringing. Select <End> to disconnect the call or
<Receive> to receive an incoming fax. (Default
setting: <Receive>)
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number (default setting: 25) with the telephone, and you can start
receiving the fax.
When an incoming call rings, pick up the
telephone handset.
If you hear a beep, enter the ID number for
Remote Reception with the telephone.
The D number is set to 25 by default. You can change this
number as necessary. Remote RX
Hang up the handset.
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Sending and Receiving Faxes According to Your Purposes
Checking Status and Log for Sent and Received Documents
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