I'm having problems receiving faxes from one particular number.

  • If you are experiencing problems receiving faxes from all senders, click here.

  • If you are having problems receiving a fax from one specific sender, follow these steps:

    1. Press Menu/Set.

    2. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Fax and press Menu/Set.

    3. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Miscellaneous and press Menu/Set.

    4. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Compatibility and press Menu/Set.

    5. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Normal and press Menu/Set.

    6. Press Stop/Exit.

    7. Have the "problem" sender send you a test fax.

      • If you receive the fax, the problem is solved.

      • If you do not receive the fax, go to STEP 8.

    8. Have a different sender send you a test fax.


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Related Models

FAX-2820, FAX-2910, FAX-2920, MFC-7220, MFC-7225N

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