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Canon MF216N with Verizon MiFi  Faxing Setup 

 

Weston IT  484 284 0094 

 

 

helpdesk@westongroupinc.com

 

 

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This document shows multifunction printer such as a Canon 
MF216N wired with a Verizon LTE Internet & Home Phone. 
The Verizon device acts as Internet, Fax device and Telephone. 
It is important the features be understood and that the wiring is 
exactly as described.  

Please note, if the printer is a different manufacturer the settings will differ. 

The most basic setup is shown in Figure1. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIGURE1 1 Basic Send / Receive faxing 

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Page 1: ...Canon MF216N wired with a Verizon LTE Internet Home Phone The Verizon device acts as Internet Fax device and Telephone It is important the features be understood and that the wiring is exactly as described Please note if the printer is a different manufacturer the settings will differ The most basic setup is shown in Figure1 FIGURE1 1 Basic Send Receive faxing ...

Page 2: ...Canon MF216N with Verizon MiFi Faxing Setup Weston IT 484 284 0094 helpdesk westongroupinc com Page 2 of 14 ...

Page 3: ... Page 3 of 14 Additionally there are various settings on the multifunction printer using the front panel to be configured based on the needs of each unique user setup This document uses Canon MF216N as the example but similar connections and features are available on many multifunction printers ...

Page 4: ...14 Back of Multifunction Printer showing connections Please note Line on printer should be connected to Phone on the Verizon device The following pages describe setting up the Canon MF216N for receiving and sending faxes using the Verizon device as the telephone line Figure 2 Back of Multifunction printers ...

Page 5: ...determine which receive mode best suits your intended use and then follow the on screen instructions to configure the settings For more information about a particular step click on the link to go to the corresponding section Step 1 Deciding Which Fax Receive Mode to Use Step 2 Registering the Fax Number and Unit Name Step 3 Selecting the Receive Mode Step 4 Connecting the Telephone Line Deciding W...

Page 6: ...elephone Mostly use telephone Almost never use fax Manual Connect your telephone to the machine This setting is for when you mostly want to use the telephone You can receive incoming faxes manually Use both fax and telephone Use answering machine Answering Machine Connect your answering machine Callers can record a message if they call while you are away from the telephone The machine automaticall...

Page 7: ...needed when making inquiries about the machine Rear cover Open the rear cover when clearing paper jams Clearing Jams USB port Connect a USB cable when connecting the machine and a computer LAN port Connect a LAN cable when connecting the machine to a wired LAN router etc For connection steps see Getting Started External telephone jack Connect your telephone or answering machine Telephone line jack...

Page 8: ...een 1 Tap Next The screen shown here is displayed after the unit name has been registered Registering the Fax Number and Unit Name 2 Select the receive mode that suits your intended use Select the receive mode with tapping Yes or No If you have subscribed to a Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection DRPD service provided by your telephone company DRPD is also available for the receiving mode Receiving ...

Page 9: ...ect the included telephone cable to the telephone line jack on the machine and the telephone line jack on the wall If you are using a telephone or answering machine connect it to the external telephone jack If you are connecting an external telephone with fax functions set up the telephone to receive faxes manually 3 Tap Next after the telephone line has been connected 4 Tap Yes In this case the T...

Page 10: ...one line type is automatically set If the machine does not automatically set the type of telephone line Follow the procedure below to set the type of telephone line If you are not sure of the type of phone line you are using contact your local telephone company Menu Fax Settings Basic Settings Select Line Type Manual Select the type of telephone line Sending Faxes 1 Place the document s Placing Do...

Page 11: ...code 2 Tap Pause p pause is inserted between numbers In this case 012 will be dialed first then 2 seconds later the next number will be dialed Inputting pauses is optional however consecutive numbers that are input without pauses may not be recognized correctly Pauses can be inserted continuously One pause inserts 2 seconds of waiting time This time can be changed as necessary Set Pause Time 3 Ent...

Page 12: ...destination again for confirmation Specifying Destinations from Address Book 1 Tap Destination 2 Tap Specify from Address Book 3 Use to select tab All Displays all the destinations registered in the Address Book For the marks beside the destinations see the explanations below Only destinations for one touch dialing are displayed A Z 0 9 ABC to YZ Displays destinations with recipient names whose fi...

Page 13: ...stinations registered in Group Dial 4 Select a destination Specifying Destinations Entering Coded Dial Numbers Directly 1 Tap Destination 2 Tap Specify from Coded Dial 3 Use the numeric keys to enter a three digit number 001 to 100 then tap Apply Specifying Destinations from One Touch 1 Tap Destination 2 Tap Specify from One Touch ...

Page 14: ...g Scanning starts If you want to cancel sending press Tap Yes When placing documents in the feeder in step 1 When scanning is complete the faxes are sent When placing documents on the platen glass in step 1 1 Select the document size When there is only one page to be scanned proceed to step 3 2 Place the next document on the platen glass and press Repeat this step until you finish scanning all of ...

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