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Change the Remote Codes
Related Models: MFC-J1010DW
The preset Remote Activation Code is *51. The preset Remote Deactivation Code is #51. If you are always
disconnected when accessing your External TAD remotely, try changing the three-digit remote codes using the
numbers 0-9, *, #.
1. Press Settings.
2. Press a or b to select the following:
a. Select [Fax]. Press OK.
b. Select [Setup Receive]. Press OK.
c. Select [Remote Codes]. Press OK.
d. Select [Remote Codes] again. Press OK.
e. Select [On]. Press OK.
3. Do one of the following:
• To change the Remote Activation Code, press a or b to select [Act.Code] and then press OK. Enter the
new code. Press OK.
• To change the Remote Deactivation Code, press a or b to select [Deact.Code] and then press OK.
Enter the new code. Press OK.
4. Press Stop/Exit.
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