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Shows the fax settings as described below.
Note:
This menu is not displayed depending on the device.

Basic

Parameter
Explanation
Line Type
Specifies the type of phone line.
Number Display Connection
Specifies whether the number display connection is used.
External Switched Number
Specifies the input number when using the outside line. This item is enabled only when PBX is selected for Line Type.
Dial Type
Specifies the type of dial.
Intra-office Number (Name)
Enter the name of the own phone number.
Intra-office Number (Number)
Enter the own phone number.
Speaker Volume
Adjusts the speaker volume when using the phone line.
Fax Report Printout Language
Specifies the language used for printing the fax report.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Line

Parameter
Explanation
Line Type
Specifies the type of Fax line.
Access Code
Specifies the access code. This function is available only when the line type is PBX.
ECM
Turns the ECM on or off.
Fax Speed
Specifies the fax speed.
Dial Tone Detection
Turns dial tone detection on or off.
Dial Mode
Specifies the dial mode.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Transmit

Parameter
Explanation
Auto Redial Frequency
Specifies the total retries when unable to connect to the recipient due to a busy line.
Sender Record
When this setting is selected to On, the date, day of week, time, sender's name, sender's phone number, and page number (in fraction format) are automatically printed at the top of the transmission data.
Priority Document Size
Specifies the document size to be used when the device does not detect the document size. If you select None, an error may occur.
PC to FAX Function
Specifies whether the fax function is used by the application on the computer.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Basic

Parameter
Explanation
PC to FAX Function
Specifies whether the fax function is used by the application on the computer.
Auto Rotation
Specifies whether to enable or disable the auto rotation function.
Batch Send
Specifies whether to enable or disable the gathering transmission function.
Quick Memory Send
Specifies whether or not data is saved to the memory as well as being sent to a target destination at the same time.
Save Failure Data
Specifies whether to enable or disable the save failure data functionwhen failing to transmit.
Auto Redial Frequency
Spcifies the total retries for auto redial.
Auto Redial Interval
Specifies the interval for auto redial.
Fax Header
Enter the name for the fax header.
Other Fax Headers
Enter the other name for the fax header.
Setting button
Displays the screen where you can enter your phone number.
Your Phone Number
Enter your phone number.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Other Fax Headers

Parameter
Explanation
Edit button
Displays the screen to edit the selected registered information.
Delete button
Deletes the selected registered information.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Edit Fax Header

Parameter
Explanation
ID
Displays the registered number for the sender's name that you are editing.
Fax Header
Enter the name for the fax header.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Outbox

Parameter
Explanation
Box Password
Enable to set a password for the outbox.
Change button
Displays the screen where you can change the box password.
Polling Outbox Password
Enable to set a password for the polling outbox.
Change button
Displays the screen where you can change the polling box password.
Document Auto Clear after Polling Send
Enable or disable to erase transmission data automatically after using polling send.
End Notice after Polling Send
Enable or disable to send a notification when polling send complete.
Email notification destination
Set the destination where the notification is sent when polling send is complete.
Setting button
Displays the screen where you can set the notification destination.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Password Settings

Parameter
Explanation
New Password
Enter the password for authentication.
Reenter New Password
Enter the password again to confirm that the new authentication password is correct.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Address Settings

Parameter
Explanation
Display Group
Displays the groups in which you can include destinations.
Display the "Frequently Used Address"
Select to only display the destinations set in Frequently Used Address.
Select
Selects the destination.
Remove
Clears the destination.
Find button
Select the item that you want to search for, enter the text, and then click the Find button to display the destinations that match the search criteria.
Clear button
Resets the list of destinations displayed.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Bulletin Board Box

Parameter
Explanation
Edit button
Displays the screen to edit the selected registered information.
Delete button
Deletes the selected registered information.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Edit the Bulletin Board Box

Parameter
Explanation
ID
Displays the registered number for the bulletin board box that you are editing.
Status
Displays the usage status of the bulletin board box.
Name
Set the name of the bulletin board box.
Box Password
Enable to set a password for the bulletin board box.
Change button
Displays the screen where you can change the bulletin board box password.
SubAddress
Set the SubAddress for SubAddress communication. This cannot be set if a document is registered in the bulletin board box.
SubAddress Password
Enter the SubAddress password for SubAddress communication. This cannot be set if a document is registered in the bulletin board box.
Document Erase after Send
Enable or disable to erase the document automatically after sending.
End Notice
Enable or disable to send a notification that sending the document is complete.
Email notification destination
Set the destination where the notification is sent when sending the document is complete.
Setting button
Displays the screen where you can set the notification destination.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Reception

Basic

Reception Settings

Parameter
Explanation
Paper Source
Specifies whether paper feeds into the printer from the MP Tray, the standard paper cassette unit, or the optional paper cassette unit. If you select Automatic, paper feeds from the paper source containing paper that matches the paper size of the received fax.
Duplex Printing
Turns duplex printing on or off for the received fax.
Reception Mode
Specifies the reception mode.
Auto Switching
The call is received by the attached phone and the device automatically answers after the phone rings for a certain duration specified by the Attached Phone Timeout setting.
Fax Only
The device automatically answers and receives the fax.
Phone Only
The call is received by the attached phone. Fax reception is not performed.
TAM
When an attached phone detects a fax/phone signal while answering an incoming call, the device automatically receives the fax.
Attached Phone Timeout
Specifies the length of ring time before a time out when the product automatically answers.
Rings to Answer (Telephone)
Specifies the number of rings before a time out when the product automatically answers.
Auto Reduce
When this setting is selected to On, reduces the print data that exceeds the printable area. If you select Off, the print data is not reduced and part of the data may be cut.
Received Fax Output Destination
Specifies the output destination for the received fax.
Print
Prints out the data.
Folder
Saves the data to the specified folder.
E-Mail
Sends the data by E-mail as attached file.
Forward
Forwards the fax to the specified number.
Forward Fax Number
Specifies the fax number to use for forwarding faxes.
Enable Memory Reception
When this check box is selected, saves the fax data to the memory and does not print.
Memory Reception Start Time
Specifies the period of time in which Memory Reception is enabled.
Memory Reception End Time
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Memory Reception

Parameter
Explanation
Enable Memory Reception
When this check box is selected, saves the fax data to the memory and does not print.
Memory Reception Start Time
Specifies the period of time in which Memory Reception is enabled.
Memory Reception End Time
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

FAX to Folder

Parameter
Explanation
Name
Enter the name for the target folder to save the fax data.
Kana
Enter the name in Kana.
Specify Folder Path
Specify a location where the received data is saved (up to 254 characters except for /:,;*?<>│).
Folder Login User Name
Enter the login user name for the folder (up to 254 characters).
Folder Login User Password
Enter the login password for the folder (up to 30 characters).
Connection Test: Test button
Checks the connection to the folder.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

FAX to Folder

Parameter
Explanation
Do not display empty lines.
When this check box is selected, displays the registered information only.
Edit button
The Edit E-Mail Addresses dialog box appears. Specify Name, Kana and E-Mail Address, and then click OK.
Delete button
Remove the selected registered information from the list.
Import button
Imports the file that contains the target folder information.
Export button
Saves the registered information as SYLK file.
Connection Test: Test button
Checks the connection to the mail server.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Edit Target Folder

Parameter
Explanation
Number
The number for the selected item is displayed.
Name
Enter the name of the target folder (up to 20 characters).
Index
Enter the index for the target folder (up to 20 characters).
File Sharing Method
Select the communication protocol used to send the scanned data to the target folder from MS Network (SMB) or FTP.
Host Name
Enter the FTP server name in which the target folder is located in the following format (between 1 to 107 characters):
//“host name”/“folder path”
This item is enabled only when you select FTP as the File Sharing Method.
Folder Path
For MS Network (SMB):
Enter the path of the target folder (between 1 to 107 characters).
For FTP:
Enter the path of the target folder in the following format (between 1 to 107 characters):
//“host name”/“folder path”
Note: The “folder path” can be omitted.
Anonymous
Select this check box to send the scanned data to the target folder using anonymous FTP. This item is enabled only when you select FTP as the File Sharing Method.
Authentication Name
Enter a name for authentication (up to 30 characters).
Authentication Password
Enter a password for authentication (up to 20 characters).
Port Number
Enter the port number for FTP (between 1 to 65535). This item is enabled only when you select FTP as the File Sharing Method.
Use Passive Mode
Select this check box to use passive mode for FTP. This item is enabled only when you select FTP as the File Sharing Method.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

E-Mail

Email Settings

Parameter
Explanation
Maximum Size for Attached Files
Specifies the maximum size of the received fax data attached to the E-mail.
Subject
Specifies the subject of the E-mail (up to 63 characters).
Connection Test: Test button
Checks the connection to the mail server.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

E-Mail Address

Parameter
Explanation
Maximum Size for Attached Files
Specifies the maximum size of the received fax data attached to the E-mail.
Subject
Specifies the subject of the E-mail (up to 63 characters).
Connection Test: Test button
Checks the connection to the mail server.
Do not display empty lines.
When this check box is selected, displays the registered information only.
Edit button
The Edit E-Mail Addresses dialog box appears. Specify Name, Kana and E-Mail Address, and then click OK.
Delete button
Remove the selected registered information from the list.
Copy button
Copies the registered information.
Paste button
Pastes the copied information.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Edit E-Mail Addresses
Parameter
Explanation
Number
The number for the selected item is displayed.
Name
Enter the name of the E-mail address.
Kana
Enter the name in Kana.
E-Mail Address
Enter the E-mail address.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Basic

Parameter
Explanation
Receive Mode
Select the receive mode.
Remote Reception
Enable to use the remote reception function.
Start Code
Enter a start code when enabling the remote reception function.
Rings to Answer (Telephone)
Specifies the rings to answer when receiving.
DRD
Specifies the DRD.
Displaying FAX Number
Specifies the displaying fax number function.
Rings to Answer
Specifies the rings to answer in auto switching mode.
Receive Paper Size
Set the paper size that can be received regardless of the paper cassette settings. When you set to Auto, you can receive the document in the paper size set in the paper cassette settings.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Fax Output

Parameter
Explanation
Save to Inbox
Enable to save received faxes to the inbox.
Memory Reception Start Time
Sets the time to start reception.
Memory Reception End Time
Sets the time to end reception.
Save to Memory Device
Enable to save received faxes to the external memory.
Save to Computer
Enable to receive faxes using PC-FAX.
Forward
Enable to forward received faxes.
Where to Forward
Specifies the forwarding address/number for the received fax from the addresses registered in contacts.
Setting button
Displays the screen where you can set the forwarding address/number.
Options When Forwarding Failed
Select the destination when failing to forward the received fax.
Email subject to forward
Specifies the subject of the E-mail.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
End Notice
Receive
Enable or disable to send a notification that reception is complete.
Print
Enable or disable to send a notification that printing the received fax is complete.
Save to Memory Device
Enable or disable to send a notification that saving to the external memory is complete.
Forward
Enable or disable to send a notification that forwarding the received faxes is complete.
Email notification destination
Set the destination that the notification is sent to.
Setting button
Displays the screen where you can set the notification destination.
Print
Print Settings
Enable to make print settings for the received fax.
Setting button
Displays the print settings screen.

Print Settings

Parameter
Explanation
Auto Reduction
Enable or disable to use the auto reduction function.
Auto Rotation
Enable or disable to use the auto rotation function.
Acting output
Enables printing by switching paper sizes if there are no output paper types that match the received document size.
Overlap Print
Enable or disable to use the overlap print function.
Overlap Value
Sets the value for the area where paper overlaps.
Print Discard
Sets the print cancel function.
Threshold Value
Enter the threshold for canceling printing.
Receive Information Print
Enable or disable to print the received information when printing received faxes.
Collation Stack
Enable or disable to print in normal order.
Duplex Printing
Turns duplex printing on or off.
2-Sided Binding Position
Specifies the binding direction of the print.
Print Start Timing
Sets the time to start printing the received fax.
Print Suspend Time
Enable or disable to use the suspended printing function.
Time to Stop
Sets the time to start paused printing.
Time to Restart
Sets the time to stop paused printing.
Quiet Mode
Enable or disable to use the quiet mode function.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Conditions Output

Parameter
Explanation
Edit button
Displays the screen to edit the selected registered information.
Delete button
Deletes the selected registered information.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Edit Condition

Parameter
Explanation
Enable the condition output settings
Select to enable condition output settings.
ID
Displays the registered number for the condition that you are editing.
Name
Sets the name of the condition.
Condition Settings
Enable to set the condition.
Setting button
Displays the condition settings screen.
Output Setting
Enable to set the output.
Setting button
Displays the output settings screen.
End Notice
Enable or disable to send a notification that the output is complete.
Setting button
Displays the screen where you can set e-mail notification when the output is complete.
Conditions Output Result Report
Enable or disable to output the result report of the conditions output.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Condition Settings
Parameter
Explanation
Number Matching
Check Method
Set the method to check number matching.
Number
Enter the phone number to be checked.
SubAddress Matching
Check Method
Set the method to check SubAddress matching.
SubAddress
Enter the SubAddress to be checked.
SubAddress Password Matching
Check Method
Set the method to check SubAddress password matching.
SubAddress
Enter the SubAddress password to be checked.
Conditions applicable time settings
Enable or disable to set the condition apply time.
Application Start Time
Specifies the time to start applying the condition.
Application End Time
Specifies the time to stop applying the condition.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Output Setting
Parameter
Explanation
Save to Box
Enable or disable to save to the box.
Save to
Specifies the destination of the box.
Save to Memory Device
Enable or disable to save to the external memory.
Forward
Enable or disable to forward.
Where to Forward
Specifies the forwarding destination.
Setting button
Displays the screen where you can set the forwarding destination.
Print
Enable or disable to print.
When Conditions Output Failed
Select the action when failing to output.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
End Notice
Parameter
Explanation
Receive
Enable or disable to send a notification when reception is complete.
Save to Memory Device
Enable or disable to send a notification when saving to the external memory is complete.
Forward
Enable or disable to send a notification when forwarding is complete.
Print
Enable or disable to send a notification when printing is complete.
Email notification destination
Set the destination that the notification is sent to.
Setting button
Displays the screen where you can set the notification destination.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Junk Fax Blocking

Parameter
Explanation
Call Reject
Rejection Number List
Enable or disable to reject incoming calls from numbers in the rejection number list.
Non-notification
Enable or disable to reject incoming calls that do not display their IDs.
Fax Reject
Rejection Number List
Enable or disable to reject faxes from numbers in the rejection number list.
Non-notification
Enable or disable to reject faxes that do not display their IDs.
Unregistered address
Enable or disable to reject faxes from numbers that are not registered in your contacts.
Edit button
Displays the screen to edit the selected registered information.
Delete button
Deletes the selected registered information.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Rejection Number List

Parameter
Explanation
ID
Displays the registered number for the blocked number list that you are editing.
Fax Number
Enter the fax number that you want to reject.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Inbox

Parameter
Explanation
Box Password
Enable or disable the inbox password function.
Box Password
Enable to set a password for the inbox.
Change button
Displays the screen where you can change the inbox password.
When the Inbox is Full
Select the action to perform when the inbox is full.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Confidential Box

Parameter
Explanation
Edit button
Displays the screen to edit the selected registered information.
Delete button
Deletes the selected registered information.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Edit Confidential Box

Parameter
Explanation
ID
Displays the registered number for the confidential box that you are editing.
Status
Displays the usage status of the confidential box.
Name
Set the name of the confidential box.
Box Password
Enable to set a password for the confidential box.
Change button
Displays the screen where you can change the confidential box password.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Report

Parameter
Explanation
Forwarding Report
Specifies the forwarding result report settings.
Document Backup Failure Report
Enable or disable to print a report when a document backup error occurs.
Attach Image to Report
Enable to attach a fax thumbnail to a report.
Report Format
Select the report format.
Report Output Destination
Specify where the report is output.
Report Output Forward Destination
Specify the destination when Forward is selected as the Report Output Destination method.
Setting button
Displays the screen where you can set the report output destination.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Communication

Parameter
Explanation
Communication Report
This report contains transmission and reception information. You can specify whether to automatically print every 50 transmissions.
Transmission Report
This report contains transmission information. You can specify whether to print when transmission is completed.
Multiple Transfer Report
This report contains transmission information for multiple transmissions. You can specify whether to print when transmission is completed.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Details

Parameter
Explanation
Pause Time
Specifies the pause time when pause mark “—” is entered as the fax number. Usually, you do not need to set it.
Line Properties
Specifies the voltage characteristics of the phone line that is connected to the device. When the error message indicating that the attached phone is busy is displayed, changing the setting may solve the problem. Usually, you do not need to set it.
Tone Time
Set the dial tone time when Tone is selected for Dial Type. When the connection is not established, changing the setting may solve the problem. Usually, you do not need to set it.
Tone Interval
Set the dial tone interval when Tone is selected for Dial Type. When the connection is not established, changing the setting may solve the problem. Usually, you do not need to set it.
V.34 Function
Specifies whether high speed fax communication using Super G3 (V.34) is used. Usually, you do not need to set it.
Reception Level 1
Specifies the signal level for receiving fax. This item is enabled only when Auto Switching, Fax Only, or Phone Only is selected for Reception Mode. Usually, you do not need to set it.
Reception Level 2
Specifies the signal level for receiving fax. This item is enabled only when TAM is selected for Reception Mode. Usually, you do not need to set it.
Outgoing Level 1
Specifies the signal level for sending fax. Usually, you do not need to set it.
Communication Details Report
Prints the detailed transmission and reception information for each communication. Usually, you do not need to set it.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Security

Parameter
Explanation
Direct Dialing Restrictions
Select disable, enter twice, or on to specify this function.
Confirm Address List
Enable to confirm destination(s) when sending.
Auto Erase Backup Data
Enable to use the auto erase backup data function.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Fax Number

Parameter
Explanation
Display Group
If you select the group, only the registered information included in the group is displayed in the list.
Edit Group Name button
The Edit Group Name dialog box appears. You can register or edit the group name.
Do not display empty lines.
When this check box is selected, displays the registered information only.
Edit button
The Edit Fax Number dialog box appears. Specify Name, Kana, and Fax Number, and select Assign Quick Dial Number and Assign Group Dial Number, then click OK.
Delete button
Remove the selected registered information from the list.
Copy button
Copies the registered information.
Paste button
Pastes the copied information.
Import button
Imports the file that contains E-mail address information.
Export button
Saves the registered information as SYLK file (*.slk).
Clear All Addresses: Execute button
Removes all the registered information and closes the Device Properties dialog box.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Edit Fax Number

Parameter
Explanation
Speed Dial Number
The number for the selected item is displayed.
Name
Enter the name of the FAX number.
Index
Enter the name in Index.
Kana
Enter the name in Kana.
Assign Quick Dial Number
Select the number for the quick dial button on the control panel (between 01 and 12).
Assign Group Dial Number
Select the number for the group dial (between G01 and G20).
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

User Default

Parameter
Explanation
Resolution
Select the resolution for reading the document.
Document Type
Select the document type.
Density
Specify the density for reading the document.
Background
Removes the background image when reading the document.
Sharpness
Specify the sharpness for reading the document.
Document Size (Glass)
Specify the document size when reading the document on the glass.
2-Sided
Enable or disable to use duplex reading when reading the document using the ADF (Auto Document Feeder).
Direct Transmission
Enable or disable to send directly.
Continuous Scan from ADF
Enable or disable to add the document when reading the document using the ADF (Auto Sheet Feeder).
Last Transmission Report
Set the report output when sending the fax is finished.
Add Header Info
Enable or disable to add a fax header.
Change Header Info
Select the format of the fax header.
Send Completion Notice
Enable or disable to send a notification when sending is complete.
Email notification destination
Set the destination that the notification is sent to.
Change button
Displays the screen where you can set the destination.
Document Backup
Enable or disable to backup the document automatically.
Where to Backup
Set the destination that the document is backed up to.
Change button
Displays the screen where you can set the backup destination.
Color Mode
Set the color mode.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the device.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.