HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521 series - Set the answer mode

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Set the answer mode

Depending on the situation, set the product answer mode to

Automatic

,

TAM

,

Fax/Tel

, or

Manual

. The

factory-set default is

Automatic

.

Automatic

: The product answers incoming calls after a specified number of rings or upon

recognition of special fax tones.

TAM

: The product does not automatically answer the call. Instead, it waits until it detects the fax

tone.

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Fax/Tel

: The product answers incoming calls immediately. If it detects the fax tone, it processes the

call as a fax. If it does not detect the fax tone, it creates an audible ring to alert you to answer the

incoming voice call.

Manual

: The product never answers calls without intervention. You must start the fax-receiving

process yourself, either by touching the

Start Fax

button on the control panel or by picking up a

telephone that is connected to that line and dialing 1-2-3.

To set or change the answer mode, complete the following steps:

1.

From the Home screen on the product control panel, touch the Setup button.

2.

Touch the

Fax Setup

menu.

3.

Touch the

Basic Setup

menu.

4.

Scroll to and touch the

Answer Mode

button, and then touch the name of the option that you want

to use.