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Choose the Correct Receive Mode

Related Models:MFC‑J491DW / MFC‑J497DW / MFC‑J890DW / MFC‑J895DW
You must choose a Receive Mode depending on the external devices and telephone services you have on your line.

By default, your machine automatically will receive any faxes that are sent to it. The diagram below will help you select the correct mode.

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MFC-J491DW/MFC-J497DW

  1. Press Settings.
  2. Press image or image to select the following:
    1. Select [Fax]. Press OK.
    2. Select [Setup Receive]. Press OK.
    3. Select [Receive Mode]. Press OK.
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      If the option to change the Receive Mode is unavailable, make sure the BT Call Sign feature is set to [Off].

  3. Press image or image to select the [Fax Only], [Fax/Tel], [External TAD], or [Manual] option, and then press OK.
  4. Press Stop/Exit.

MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW

  1. Press image [Settings]>[All Settings]>[Fax]>[Setup Receive]>[Receive Mode].
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    If the option to change the Receive Mode is unavailable, make sure the BT Call Sign feature is set to [Off].

  2. Press image or image to display the [Fax Only], [Fax/Tel], [External TAD], or [Manual] option, and then press the option you want.
  3. Press image.
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