How do I extend the number of rings before Brother switches to fax?

Our phone/fax only rings four times before it cuts over to fax reception. So we really have to rush to catch our calls. Scotty07

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Press fuction key and select ring setting, change to 1 - 4 rings.

Posted on May 01, 2007

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