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Use the Remote Codes

Related Models:MFC‑L5710DN / MFC‑L5710DW / MFC‑L5915DW / MFC‑L6720DW / MFC‑L6915DW

Remote Activation Code

If you answer a fax call on an extension or external telephone, you can tell your machine to receive it by pressing the Remote Activation Code *51 (*91 for New Zealand). Wait for the chirping sounds, and then replace the handset.

If you answer a fax call at the external telephone, you can make the machine receive the fax by pressing the buttons in the following table:

Applicable Models

To make the machine receive a fax

MFC-L5710DN/MFC-L5710DW/MFC-L5915DW/MFC-L6720DW/MFC-L6915DW

Fax Start and then Receive

Remote Deactivation Code

If you receive a voice call and the machine is in F/T mode, it will start to sound the F/T ring (fast double-ring) after the initial ring delay. If you pick up the call on an extension telephone you can turn the F/T ring off by pressing #51 (#91 for New Zealand) (make sure you press this between the rings).

If the machine answers a voice call and fast double-rings for you to take over, you can take the call at the external telephone by pressing the button in the following table:

Applicable Models

To pick up a voice call

MFC-L5710DN/MFC-L5710DW/MFC-L5915DW/MFC-L6720DW/MFC-L6915DW

Pickup

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