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Prevent Dialing a Wrong Number (Dial Restriction)

Related Models:MFC‑L5710DN / MFC‑L5710DW / MFC‑L5715DW / MFC‑L5717DW / MFC‑L5915DW / MFC‑L6810DW / MFC‑L6915DW
This feature prevents users from sending a fax or call to the wrong number by mistake. You can set the machine to restrict dialing when you use the dial pad, Address Book, Shortcuts and LDAP search.
  1. Press image [Settings]>[All Settings]>[Fax]>[Dial Restriction].
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    If your machine displays the [All Settings] menu on the Home screen, skip the [Settings] menu.
  2. Press one of the following options:
    • [Dial Pad]
    • [Address Book]
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      If you combine Address Book numbers when dialing, the numbers will be recognized as dial pad input and will not be restricted.
    • [Shortcuts]
    • [LDAP Server]
  3. Press one of the following options:
    Option
    Description
    Enter # Twice

    The machine prompts you to re-enter the number, and then if you re-enter the same number correctly, the machine will start dialing. If you re-enter the wrong number, the LCD will display an error message.

    On

    The machine restricts all fax sending and outbound calls for that dialing method.

    Off

    The machine does not restrict the dialing method.

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    • The [Enter # Twice] setting will not work if you use an external phone or press [Hook] before entering the number. You will not be asked to re-enter the number.
    • If you choose [On] or [Enter # Twice], you cannot use the Broadcasting feature.
  4. Press image.
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