108 Chapter 4 Fax EN
Change fax settings
After completing the steps in Fax setup, use the following steps to change the initial settings or to configure
other options for faxing.
• Configure the fax header
• Set the answer mode (Auto answer)
• Set the number of rings before answering
• Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring
• Set the dial type
• Set the redial options
• Set the fax speed
• Set the fax sound volume
Configure the fax header
The fax header prints your name and fax number on the top of every fax you send. Ricoh recommends that you
set up the fax header by using the Ricoh Printer Assistant software. You can also set up the fax header from the
printer control panel, as described here.
NOTE
: In some countries/regions, the fax header information is a legal requirement.
To set or change the fax header from the printer control panel
1. From the printer control panel display, touch Fax.
2. Touch Setup, and then touch Preferences.
3. Touch Fax Header.
4. Enter your personal or company name, and then touch Done.
5. Enter your fax number, and then touch Done.
To set or change the fax header from the Ricoh Printer Assistant software (Windows)
1. Open the Ricoh Printer Assistant software. For more information, see Open the Ricoh Printer Assistant
software (Windows).
2. Click Print, Scan & Fax, and then click Fax.
3. Click Manage Fax Settings.
4. Enter the PIN from the label on your printer, and click OK.
NOTE: The PIN label can be found inside the front door.
5. On the Manage Fax Settings screen, click the Basic Settings section.
6. Click the Personal Information tab.
7. Enter your personal or company name in the Name/Company Name field.
8. Enter your fax number in the Fax Number field, and then click Apply.
9. Click Close.