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Prevent Dialling a Wrong Number (Dial Restriction)

Related Models:MFC‑J4440DW / MFC‑J4540DW
This feature is to prevent users from sending a fax or call to a wrong number by mistake. You can set the machine to restrict Dialling when you use the dial pad, Address Book, Shortcuts and LDAP search.
  1. Press image [Settings]>[All Settings]>[Fax]>[Dial Restriction].
  2. Press one of the following options:
    • [Dial Pad]
    • [Address Book]
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      If you combine Address Book numbers when dialling, the address will be recognised as dial pad input and will not be restricted.
    • [Shortcuts]
    • [LDAP Server] (available only for some countries)
  3. Press one of the following options:
    Option
    Description
    Enter # Twice

    The machine will prompt you to re-enter the number. If you re-enter the same number correctly, the machine will start dialling. If you re-enter the wrong number, the touchscreen will show an error message.

    On

    The machine will restrict all fax sending and outbound calls for that dialling method.

    Off

    The machine does not restrict the dialling method.

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    • The [Enter # Twice] setting will not work if you use an external phone or press [Hook] (Not available for South Africa) before entering the number. You will not be asked to re-enter the number.

    • If you selected [On] or [Enter # Twice], you cannot use the Broadcasting feature.
  4. Press image.
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