Fax/Phone auto-switch problem.... I have thisprinter nad i love it, but there is one issue I am having. I have it plugged into my landline, which I want to use for both voice and faxes. I can receive and send faxes just fine, BUT when someone calls me on my landline and I answer the phone, the fax machine starts acting like its taking a fax and starts making sounds. I have to turn it off or unplug the phone cord (from the printer) in order to stop the sounds. I have it set to auto-switch so I assumed that if the phone was answered, the machine would recognize that a voice call was received instead of a fax. Perhaps I am doing something wrong. Anyone know hoow to fix this? Fax/Phone auto-switch problem.... I have thisprinter nad i love it, but there is one issue I am having. I have it plugged into my landline, which I want to use for both voice and faxes. I can... » Read More Fax/Phone auto-switch problem.... I have thisprinter nad i love it, but there is one issue I am having. I have it plugged into my landline, which I want to use for both voice and faxes. I can receive and send faxes just fine, BUT when someone calls me on my landline and I answer the phone, the fax machine starts acting like its taking a fax and starts making sounds. I have to turn it off or unplug the phone cord (from the printer) in order to stop the sounds. I have it set to auto-switch so I assumed that if the phone was answered, the machine would recognize that a voice call was received instead of a fax. Perhaps I am doing something wrong. Anyone know hoow to fix this? « Show Less
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MP830 manual says that if a fax comes in while the unit is not in 'fax' mode, it will print out in about 3 minutes, but you may make print instantly by pushing the 'fax' button (putting into fax mode).
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I don't get what u r doing. I will pick up if u r not home, but what if u pick the phone up and hear a fax tone, Can u send a code on the keypad to have the fax pick up while u r in another room?Can u use an answerphone to get voice messages?I used Norton Fax software. It was nice because it did Fax and Voice on the same line and put everything on your hard drive. I hoped hardware could do this without the PC.Is there any hope?
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I have the same problem with the MX700. I have tried every setting to fix it. Disconnecting the line is the only thing that solves the problem
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Arthur, I have my Pixma's telephone line on a splitter, a DSL line. One line to modem, another to MP830. (Base phone and answering machine is in another room; can't connect to printer) Receive Mode is set to Manual RX. But every time I call my number from my cell phone (still in testing mode!) the fax answers after a couple of rings. Can't talk. So I'm leaving it disconnected until we can figure out the setting. Any ideas?
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Arthur, thank you for your detailed description (and taking the time to figure it all out from the Brother brand manual. I get the importance and usefulness of "RING COUNT to 8X", but could explain what "RING START TIME to 9SEC" does/means?Thanks, Arthur.
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I had the same issue as well. I called Canon and the rep I spoke to hade me go into the fax settings and under RX settings in the fax priority mode, I set the ring start time and the telephone ring time. He then had me change the DEFAULT ACTION to disconnect and so far I have not experienced the issue with the fax machine disconnecting my calls.
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Besides using color ink to produce inferior black text when duplex printing (you can test this yourself: print text in simplex on draft; then print the same text in duplex on draft . . . This issue holds true for all quality modes), these Canon all-in-ones have one of the worst fax recognition implimentations I've ever seen. The phone you use is supposed to be directly hooked up to the printer. What I recommend doing instead is to switch the fax to answering manually. Then when you get an incoming call, if it's a fax, press "hook" on your printer, and then press either "black" or "color". Problem solved Besides using color ink to produce inferior black text when duplex printing (you can test this yourself: print text in simplex on draft; then print the same text in duplex on draft . . . This issue holds true for all quality modes), these Canon all-in-ones have one of the worst fax recognition implimentations I've ever seen. The phone you use is supposed to be directly hooked up to the printer. What I recommend doing instead is to switch the fax to answering manually. Then when you get an incoming call, if it's a fax, press "hook" on your printer, and then press either... » Read More Besides using color ink to produce inferior black text when duplex printing (you can test this yourself: print text in simplex on draft; then print the same text in duplex on draft . . . This issue holds true for all quality modes), these Canon all-in-ones have one of the worst fax recognition implimentations I've ever seen. The phone you use is supposed to be directly hooked up to the printer. What I recommend doing instead is to switch the fax to answering manually. Then when you get an incoming call, if it's a fax, press "hook" on your printer, and then press either "black" or "color". Problem solved « Show Less
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I wish I could, NY. I don't even remember why I put that in there. Maybe it has to do with the phone connected to the Line Out jack on the AIO (if any), to keep it from ringing? Not sure. Trouble is the thing died on me and I don't even own it any more. I replaced it with an Epson Artisan 810, which is pretty decent, though it does not have the two paper storage options like these do.A.
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You can fax from this unit (you only need to plug it into a phone cord); however, this would be one of the worst things you could do. Why? Doing so would mean that you've actually purchased this printer. If you send me $300, I'd be happy to burn it for you - you'll be much more satisfied with the result.
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In my home office I have two phone lines. One phone line is dedicated to DSL, which requires filters. The filter may cause a conflict with sending and receiving information over the fax machine. My fax is connected to the phone line without the DSL. I recommend calling your DSL service provider. Technology changes so quickly that they may have a solution.
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YES! In fact it is my favorite part of this machine. You plug in a phone line and tell it to share the line. There is no separate line needed. The phone rings to receive calls and when a fax comes in the phone rings and the printer turns on and receives the fax. So much easier than other machines I have used. Faxing is just as easy. Put it in the scanner. Select fax function, put in your number and press OK. All done.
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This model is a 2 line system and to use a fax just connect the fax to one of the lines wall jacks and have the fax answer on a shorter ring. For example we have the fax answering on line 2 with 1 ring. With the phone we basically just use line 2 for calling out when line 1 is in use. We also have our credit card machine on line 2 and everything works with no problems. Great little phone system, very happy with it.
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I know that when a call comes in, my phone is set up to ring 2wice, then it goes to answer machine, so caller can leave message. Now if caller wants to send fax, machine has a distinctive ring in which I know that the caller is sending a fax. I have an external answer machine ( At&t; answer machine ). So it works out fine in distinguishing a call or fax. I'm not sure what happens if someone sends a fax, and someone else calls at the same time to leave message
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I was not able to shut off the fax ring via the machine. I made my own phone switch to disconnect the phonline when FAX is not needed.
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This is the most common reason for using it on an all-in-one device which includes a fax.The simplest way to really enjoy your fax again is to use a Y splitter (2 jacks out from one jack plugged into the wall outlet) available just about anywhere for a couple of dollars. Run a cable from one of the splitter jacks in the wall to your phone. It will be available all the time, then run another cable from the other jack on the splitter directly to the fax. Don't use the line out on the fax at all.Now you have your phone and when you need the fax, you can leave it powered on and still use the printer, etc. but simply switch off the phone line when you do not want the fax to interfere with anything. This is the most common reason for using it on an all-in-one device which includes a fax.The simplest way to really enjoy your fax again is to use a Y splitter (2 jacks out from one jack plugged into the wall outlet) available just about anywhere for a couple of dollars. Run a cable from one of the splitter jacks in the wall to your phone. It will be available all the time, then run another cable from the other jack on the splitter directly to the fax. Don't use the line out on the fax at all.Now you have your phone and when you need the fax, you can... » Read More This is the most common reason for using it on an all-in-one device which includes a fax.The simplest way to really enjoy your fax again is to use a Y splitter (2 jacks out from one jack plugged into the wall outlet) available just about anywhere for a couple of dollars. Run a cable from one of the splitter jacks in the wall to your phone. It will be available all the time, then run another cable from the other jack on the splitter directly to the fax. Don't use the line out on the fax at all.Now you have your phone and when you need the fax, you can leave it powered on and still use the printer, etc. but simply switch off the phone line when you do not want the fax to interfere with anything. « Show Less
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You can't receive a voice call and a fax at the same time. I have two lines, one for faxes and for calls from family and friends, the other with a published number, for business etc. I leave the fax machine turned off except when I'm expecting a fax. The answering machine message on the fax line starts with "if you are trying to send a fax, call the main number first and we will turn the fax on...".
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No, the fax works like an incoming call. It is a very good machine that covers all bases. We are the owners of a small business and this is perfect for us!
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I have a problem that I cannot find addressed anywhere. We recently changed both of our black ink cartridges, and now our printer does not print in black or color. If we attempt to print from the computer, fax, or copier it makes the usually sounds, but spits out a piece of completely blank paper. I have tried removing and reinstalling the cartridges-- they all seem to be installed correctly. I can't imagine that the print head has a problem because it was working fine prior to changing the cartridges and we did not touch it. We have changed no settings on the printer or computer. Does anyone have any other ideas? I have a problem that I cannot find addressed anywhere. We recently changed both of our black ink cartridges, and now our printer does not print in black or color. If we attempt to print from the computer, fax, or copier it makes the usually sounds, but spits out a piece of completely blank paper. I have tried removing and reinstalling the cartridges-- they all seem to be installed correctly. I can't imagine that the print head has a problem because it was working fine prior to changing the cartridges and we did not touch it. We have changed no settings on the printer or computer. Does... » Read More I have a problem that I cannot find addressed anywhere. We recently changed both of our black ink cartridges, and now our printer does not print in black or color. If we attempt to print from the computer, fax, or copier it makes the usually sounds, but spits out a piece of completely blank paper. I have tried removing and reinstalling the cartridges-- they all seem to be installed correctly. I can't imagine that the print head has a problem because it was working fine prior to changing the cartridges and we did not touch it. We have changed no settings on the printer or computer. Does anyone have any other ideas? « Show Less
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Richard: it is a very simple on off switch. I hooked it up to my home office phone and the copy/fax machine. When off it does not interfere with my calls and when on, I can send or received a fax. If you connect it to the main phone line, what ever line you connect to it, can be turned on or off. Hope that helps. Larry
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You can always plug multiple items on one phone line. You can only use one at once. If you receive faxes, you just need to make sure only one is in answer mode.
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No, I use my regular phone line, unplug the line from the phone and plug it into the printer and then send my fax. When the fax is done, I unplug the line from my printer and plug back into the phone.
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Unfortunately, despite following all the suggestions on here, I still have problems with the FAX kicking in when I'm using the speakerphone on another phone on the same line. I don't receive many FAXes, and when I do I know they're coming in, so I have disconnected the FAX and have a coupler line to reconnect it when needed. Sad limitation in an otherwise outstanding multifunction printer.One thing to note - the MX700 manuals clearly show that all phones on the line must be connected to the outgoing connector of the MX700. This is quite impossible in a multi-room phone configuration, unless you use a single wireless phone for the whole house. Unfortunately, despite following all the suggestions on here, I still have problems with the FAX kicking in when I'm using the speakerphone on another phone on the same line. I don't receive many FAXes, and when I do I know they're coming in, so I have disconnected the FAX and have a coupler line to reconnect it when needed. Sad limitation in an otherwise outstanding multifunction printer.One thing to note - the MX700 manuals clearly show that all phones on the line must be connected to the outgoing connector of the MX700. This is quite impossible in a multi-room phone... » Read More Unfortunately, despite following all the suggestions on here, I still have problems with the FAX kicking in when I'm using the speakerphone on another phone on the same line. I don't receive many FAXes, and when I do I know they're coming in, so I have disconnected the FAX and have a coupler line to reconnect it when needed. Sad limitation in an otherwise outstanding multifunction printer.One thing to note - the MX700 manuals clearly show that all phones on the line must be connected to the outgoing connector of the MX700. This is quite impossible in a multi-room phone configuration, unless you use a single wireless phone for the whole house. « Show Less
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Hello niki deen: The only phone line you need to connect incoming house ( Lan line) to printer only. Faxes can be transmitted to printer wirelessly. No need to connect phone lines to computers ounce you have set up the printer wireless. You are lucky because the new printers make you pay for faxes sent and rececieved. I do not know how it works receiving faxes though from other places. I think you need to have a fax line number for that. It cost money. You can send out free faxes no problem. That is how I use my printer when sending faxes. Almost all places now use regular e-mails now. Fax machines are becomming a thing of the pass. It is nice to have one when you need it to send out a fax. Hello niki deen: The only phone line you need to connect incoming house ( Lan line) to printer only. Faxes can be transmitted to printer wirelessly. No need to connect phone lines to computers ounce you have set up the printer wireless. You are lucky because the new printers make you pay for faxes sent and rececieved. I do not know how it works receiving faxes though from other places. I think you need to have a fax line number for that. It cost money. You can send out free faxes no problem. That is how I use my printer when sending faxes. Almost all places now use regular e-mails... » Read More Hello niki deen: The only phone line you need to connect incoming house ( Lan line) to printer only. Faxes can be transmitted to printer wirelessly. No need to connect phone lines to computers ounce you have set up the printer wireless. You are lucky because the new printers make you pay for faxes sent and rececieved. I do not know how it works receiving faxes though from other places. I think you need to have a fax line number for that. It cost money. You can send out free faxes no problem. That is how I use my printer when sending faxes. Almost all places now use regular e-mails now. Fax machines are becomming a thing of the pass. It is nice to have one when you need it to send out a fax. « Show Less
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Hi, We ordered this fax machine for an out of state office, so I haven't, personally, worked with it. That said, it doesn't look like it, according to this: http://reviews.cnet.com/multifunction-devices/hp-fax-2140/4507-3181_7-33687201.html