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Use the Remote Codes
Related Models: MFC-L5700DN/MFC-L5755DW/MFC-L5900DW/MFC-L6700DW/MFC-L6900DW
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. 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 the fax
MFC-L5700DN/MFC-L5755DW/MFC-L5900DW/MFC-L6700DW/
MFC-L6900DW
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 (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 voice call
MFC-L5700DN/MFC-L5755DW/MFC-L5900DW/MFC-L6700DW/
MFC-L6900DW
Pickup
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