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TAD interface
Telephone Answering Device Mode (TAD): Use this mode if you want the machine and
telephone answering machine to share the same phone line. Like Telephone/fax mode, the
TAD mode detects whether an incoming call is fax or voice call. Refer to “Adding a
telephone handset” on page 54 for more information.
To set up TAD mode:
1. Using the Down arrow key, scroll to Menu and press Enter.
2. Using the Down arrow key, scroll to Admin Setup and press Enter.
3. Using the arrow keys and on-screen keypad, enter the Administrator password.
Highlight Done and press Enter.
4. Using the Down arrow key, scroll to Fax Setup and press Enter.
5. Using the Down arrow key, scroll to Basic Setup and press Enter.
6. Using the Down arrow key, scroll to TAD Mode and press Enter.
7. Select the appropriate setting; Type1, Type2, Type3.
8. Press the Left arrow key to exit the menu.
Refer to “Reception Mode” on page 53 for details on enabling TAD mode.
DRD interface
Distinctive Ring Detection Mode (DRD): This mode is programmed for the fax to answer
only on a distinctive ring. You can have a single phone line to have two numbers with
distinct rings, one for regular phone calls and one for fax. If the phone line is in use, and
there is an incoming fax, the sender will receive a busy signal.
To set up DRD mode:
1. Using the Down arrow key, scroll to Menu and press Enter.
2. Using the Down arrow key, scroll to Admin Setup and press Enter.
3. Using the arrow keys and on-screen keypad, enter the Administrator password.
Highlight Done and press Enter.
4. Using the Down arrow key, scroll to Fax Setup and press Enter.
5. Using the Down arrow key, scroll to Basic Setup and press Enter.
6. Using the Down arrow key, scroll to DRD Type and press Enter.
7. Select the appropriate setting; Type1, Type2, Type3, Type4.
8. Press the Left arrow key to exit the menu.
Refer to “Reception Mode” on page 53 for details on enabling DRD mode.
Remote receiving
If you have an external telephone handset connected to your fax machine, you can instruct
your fax machine to begin receiving by entering a three-digit code on your telephone
keypad. This feature is useful when you answer a call on the external phone, but need to
switch the line over to your fax machine.
1. Using the Down arrow key, scroll to Menu and press Enter.
2. Using the Down arrow key, scroll to Admin Setup and press Enter.
3. Using the arrow keys and on-screen keypad, enter the Administrator password.
Highlight Done and press Enter.
4. Using the Down arrow key, scroll to Fax Setup and press Enter.
