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Use the Remote Codes

Related Models:MFC‑L3720CDW / MFC‑L3755CDW / MFC‑L3760CDW / MFC‑L3780CDW / MFC‑L8340CDW / MFC‑L8390CDW

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-L3720CDW/MFC-L3755CDW/MFC-L3760CDW/MFC-L3780CDW/MFC-L8340CDW/MFC-L8390CDW

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-L3720CDW/MFC-L3755CDW/MFC-L3760CDW/MFC-L3780CDW/MFC-L8340CDW/MFC-L8390CDW

Pickup

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