Installation and Configuration 2Ć35
In the Telephone Answering Machine Interface Mode, the answering machine attached to the HP FAX-900 or
FAX-950 will answer all incoming calls and begin the outgoing message you recorded on the answering machine tape.
The HP FAX-900 or FAX-950 will not pick up the line. During the outgoing message, the fax machine will monitor
the incoming line for a fax tone signal.
If the HP FAX-900 or FAX-950 detects a fax tone signal, the fax machine will automatically take over the call and start
to communicate with the calling fax machine to receive the fax.
If a fax tone signal is not detected, the answering machine accepts the voice call and records the message.
The remote reception feature of your HP FAX-900 or FAX-950 allows you to still receive a fax call if you’ve picked up
the telephone, attached to the answering machine, before the answering machine starts its outgoing message. In order
to receive the fax calls, you must first set fax parameter 47 to option 2 (valid). Refer to Fax Parameters in chapter 4.
Then, if you answer the phone before the answering machine starts the outgoing message and you receive a fax call,
which is recognized by the “beep” in the receiver, you can still receive the fax by pressing the * button on the phone
twice and then hanging up.
It is recommended that you set the time in fax parameter 19 to the same length of time as the outgoing message on your
answering machine. Factory set time is 20 seconds. To change the time in fax parameter 19, refer to Fax Parameters in
chapter 4.
Managing Incoming Calls on the HP FAX-700 and FAX-750
Manage incoming calls by setting the Reception Mode (Mode 7)
For this connection:
Set Reception mode to:
Then read this note:
An extension phone on the
telephone line before the fax
Answer manually
Note 1
and
Remote Reception
No other devices on the
telephone line
Fax Only
Note 2
A telephone connected
directly to the fax
Auto Fax/Phone
Note 3
An answering machine
connected directly to the fax
Auto Fax/Ans Mach.
Note 4
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Note 1
When Answer manually is selected, the fax machine never answers incoming calls. To receive a fax in this
mode, answer the extension phone and press the Start/Copy button on the front panel, or dial the remote
reception code (123).
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Note 2
When Fax Only is selected, the fax machine answers all incoming calls.
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Note 3
When Auto Fax/Phone is selected, the fax machine answers a fax call, but fax reception must be disabled
to receive a voice call. To disable fax reception, lift the phone receiver and press the Start button.
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Note 4
When Auto Fax/Ans Mach. is selected, the fax machine answers a fax call, but switches voice calls to the
answering machine. When you choose this setting, set the Fax/Ans Mach number equal to the rings that the
answering machine waits before answering a call. Silent detect allows reception of faxes from older fax