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Use the Remote Codes

Related Models:MFC‑L2805DW / MFC‑L2806DW / MFC‑L2861DW / MFC‑L2885DW / MFC‑L2886DW

Remote Activation Code

If you answer a fax call on an extension or external telephone, you can tell your machine to receive it by pressing the Remote Activation Code *51. Wait for the chirping sounds, and then replace the handset.

If you answer a fax call at the external telephone, you can make the machine receive the fax by pressing the buttons in the following table:

Applicable Models

To make the machine receive a fax

MFC-L2805DW/MFC-L2806DW

Start and then image

MFC-L2861DW/MFC-L2885DW/MFC-L2886DW

Fax Start and then Receive

Remote Deactivation Code

If you receive a voice call and the machine is in F/T mode, it will start to sound the F/T ring (fast double-ring) after the initial ring delay. If you pick up the call on an extension telephone you can turn the F/T ring off by pressing #51 (make sure you press this between the rings).

If the machine answers a voice call and fast double-rings for you to take over, you can take the call at the external telephone by pressing the button in the following table:

Applicable Models

To pick up a voice call

MFC-L2805DW/MFC-L2806DW

Tel/R

MFC-L2861DW/MFC-L2885DW/MFC-L2886DW

Pickup

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