The receive mode you select for your Brother machine is determined by the devices and features on the same telephone line as your machine. Please review the information listed below to determine which receive mode best suits your needs.
Will you be using a Distinctive Ring number for receiving faxes?
Brother uses the term "Distinctive Ring" but other telephone companies have other names for this service such as Custom Ringing, RingMaster, Personalized Ring, Teen Ring, Ident-a-Call and Smart Ring. For more information, please refer to "What is Distinctive Ring and how do I program it?".
Will you be using Voicemail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine?
If you have Voicemail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine, there is a strong possibility that Voicemail and the Brother machine will conflict with each other when receiving incoming calls. For more information, please refer to "Can I use Voice Mall on the same line as my Brother machine?".
Will you be using a Telephone Answering Device on the same telephone line as your Brother machine?
Your external telephone answering device (TAD) will automatically answer every call. Voice messages are stored on the external TAD and fax messages are printed. Choose External TAD as your receive mode. For more information, please refer to "How do I set up an answering machine (TAD) to work on the same line as my Brother machine?"
Will you be using your Brother machine on a dedicated fax line?
Your machine automatically answers every call as a fax. Chose Fax Only as your receive mode.
Will you be using your Brother machine on the same line as your telephone?
