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Change the Remote Codes

Related Models:MFC‑L5718DN / MFC‑L5728DW

The preset Remote Activation Code is *51. The preset Remote Deactivation Code is #51. If you are always disconnected when accessing your external answering phone device remotely, try changing the three-digit remote codes using the numbers 0-9, *, and #.

  1. Press image [Settings]>[All Settings]>[Fax]>[Setup Receive]>[Remote Codes].
  2. Do one of the following:
    • To change the Remote Activation Code, press [Act.Code]. Enter the new code, and then press [OK].
    • To change the Remote Deactivation Code, press [Deact.Code]. Enter the new code, and then press [OK].
    • If you do not want to change the Codes, go to the next step.
    • To turn off (or turn on) the Remote Codes, press [Remote Codes], and then press [Off] (or [On]).
  3. Press image.
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