Description

• The famous but hard to get Fax Friend automatic fax switch
• **0+ in stock
• After this there will be no more as production ceased some time ago.
• Item supplied may be branded Line Wizard or Xtraline or unbranded
• Supplied with RJ*1 connectors so suitable for UK, Ireland and Europe

Units are supplied with RJ*1 connectors so suitable for UK, Ireland and Europe. (BT adapters are available. Please ask).
Operation: When a call comes in, your telephones will ring as normal and the call can be answered by you or by your answering machine. Fax Friend will switch the call to the Fax machine or Fax Modem on Line 2 in any of the following situations: 1. The answering machine takes the call If the call is a fax, Fax Friend will detect the tones and automatically switch the call to Line 2. The Fax or Fax Modem will then take the call. If not, the answering machine will take a message as normal. 2. The call is answered by a person If fax tones are heard on the line, switch the call to the Fax by dialling a simple code. On Touch Tone phones dial *0, on Pulse phones dial 8. *The code (tone only) can also be dialled from the caller's telephone. 3. Neither the answering machine nor a person answers the call In default Fax Friend will switch the call to the fax after a number of rings. This number can be altered but is set in the factory to 8 rings.
Common Questions and Answers
Q Why use Fax Friend when many modern Fax machines have a 'Built-in' Fax switch? A Most built-in Fax switches work well only with one telephone. They usually do not operate well with extension telephones, particularly Cordless types.
Q Why should I set my answering and fax machines to the minimum number of rings? A Because the calling fax machine may 'Time Out' after about *5 seconds.
Q I have a telephone handset on my Fax Machine. Will I still be able to use this? A Yes, it can be used for outgoing calls and sending faxes, but it will not ring on incoming calls as the call will be switched to Line 1.
Q Can Fax Friend be used with services such as call minder or call forwarding? A No. These services take place at the telephone exchange and Fax Friend cannot switch these calls.