Using An Answering Machine; Using A Computer Modem - Dell C1765nf Color Laser User Manual

Using an Answering Machine

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You can connect a telephone answering device (TAD) directly to the back of your printer as shown above.
• Set your printer to the Ans Machine/Fax mode and set Auto Rec Ans/FAX to specify the time for the
TAD.
• When the TAD picks up the call, the printer monitors and takes the line if fax tones are received and then starts
receiving the fax.
• If the answering device is off, the printer automatically goes into the Fax after the ring tone sounds for a
predefined time.

Using a Computer Modem

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If you want to use your computer modem for faxing or for a dial-up Internet connection, connect the computer
modem directly to the back of your printer with the TAD as shown above.
• Set your printer to the Ans Machine/Fax mode and set Auto Rec Ans/FAX to specify the time for the
TAD.
• Turn off the computer modem's fax-receive feature.
• Do not use the computer modem if your printer is sending or receiving a fax.
• Follow the instructions provided with your computer modem and fax application to fax via the computer modem.
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