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Connections

The external TAD must be plugged into the back of the FAX/MFC, into the jack 
labeled EXT. Your FAX/MFC cannot work properly if you plug the TAD into a wall 
jack.

1

Plug the telephone line cord from the wall jack into the back of the FAX/MFC, in the 
jack labeled LINE.

2

Plug the telephone line cord from your TAD into the back of the FAX/MFC, in the 
jack labeled EXT. (Make sure this cord is connected to the TAD at the TAD’s 
telephone line jack (not to telephone set jack).)

3

Set your external TAD to four rings or less. (The FAX/MFC’s Ring Delay setting does 
not apply.)

4

Record the outgoing message (see below).

5

Set the TAD to answer calls.

6

See Message Storage (

Function/Set

, 

8

, 

1

) to VOICE:EXT.

7

Set the Answer Mode to MC:MSG CTR.

Outgoing Message (OGM)

Timing is important in recording this message. The message sets up the ways to handle 
both manual and automatic fax reception.

1

Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your FAX/
MFC time to listen for the fax CNG tones of automatic transmissions before they 
stop.)

2

Limit your speaking to 20 seconds.

3

End your 20-second message by giving your Fax Receive Code for people sending 
manual faxes. For example: 
“After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by pressing 

 5 1 and Start.”

Connecting an External Telephone

Your FAX/MFC is equipped with a handset that you can use as a regular phone. 
However, you can also connect a separate telephone (or telephone answering device) 
directly to your FAX/MFC.

Connect the modular plug on the telephone’s line cord to the jack labeled EXT. on the 
back of the FAX/MFC. 

Whenever this phone (or TAD) is in use, the screen displays EXT. TEL IN USE, and, 
if the FAX/MFC handset is lifted, an alarm sounds. To disconnect the call and switch 
to the FAX/MFC, press 

Speaker Phone

.