I can receive some faxes, but not others to my Lanier LF310 fax machine. I have a similar model at home and I must set the setting manually to "No Memory" for the home machine to fax to my work machine. Not all people faxing to my work machine can adjust this just for my machine. Any help???

Check video for 'fax receive set up' in similar model:


Manual receive: In coming call receives like telephone
Fax/tele: Incoming call rings like telephone if its not fax, if incoming is fax it will entered in fax mode automatically
Automatic: Incoming call converts in fax mode after ring count ends( ring to answer option also avail in fax set up mode rage 1-6 rings)
Fax: Incoming calls straight away converts in to fax mode.( this option only for dedicated fax lines)
Set up your best option as per your requirement.

I'm going out on a limb here, and guessing it's a Canon imageClass MF4150... If not, please disregard this solution.

The advanced manual can be viewed / downloaded / printed here, directly from Canon:

http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/0900006459/imageCLASS_MF4150_Advanced_Guide_EN.pdf

To stop it from interfering with the telephone conversation:

Issue: Fax interrupts telephone conversations in answering machine mode (AnsMode)
Solution: Setting the Receive Mode - ICMF 4150

Setting the Receive Mode

1. Press <Additional Functions>.
   
   
   
2. Use <> or <> to select [5 FAX SETTINGS], then press <OK>.
   
   
   
3. Use <> or <> to select [3 RX SETTINGS], then press <OK>.
   
   
   
4. Use <> or <> to select [3 RX MODE], then press <OK>.
   
   
   
5. Use <> or <> to select the desired receive mode, then press <OK>.
   - For [AnsMode], make sure an answering machine is connected to the machine.
   If [AnsMode], [FAX/TEL], or [DRPD] is selected, you can select some settings as below:
   
   [AnsMode]
   --- [AnsMode CHK TIME] (select time from 10 to 30 seconds for the answering machine to start playing outgoing message after receiving a call)
   --- [FAX DETECT TIME] (select the duration from 10 to 70 seconds for the fax to detect)
   
   [FAX/TEL]
   --- [RING START TIME] (select the time from 0 to 30 seconds for the phone to start ringing after receiving a call)
   --- [F/T RING TIME] (select the duration of ringing from 10 to 45 seconds)
   --- [F/T SWITCH ACTION] (select the action the machine will take after the ringing ends, Receive or Disconnect)
   
   [DRPD]
   --- [NORMAL RING]
   --- [DOUBLE RING]
   --- [SHORT-SHORT-LONG]
   --- [SHORT-LONG-SHORT]
   --- [OTHER RING TYPE]
   
6. Press <Stop/Reset> to return to the standby display.

check the thermal paper inside, could be not inserted properly

You do not give enough information. What happens when you try to receive? Does it ring? Is there any message displayed?

You will have to look through the options in the unit to find the receive settings in the menu. Make sure it's actually set up to receive. Usually there are receive (RX) options such as: manual, fax/tel, fax only, number of rings, distinctive ring and others.

In most cases if the machine is set to manual, you will have to press a button to receive a fax. It may be just the "hook" button, or a start button. Check your owners manual to see which button. In Fax/Tel mode the machine will assume you are using a telephone on the same line. You will have to set the unit to answer after the phone rings a specific number of times(four, for example). After four rings, if you have not picked up the receiver the machine will take the like and receive a fax. If you set it to Fax Only you can set it to answer on any number of rings, but it's best to just set it to one. In this mode the machine assumes it has a dedicated line.

If you have distinctive rings for various people in your home or business then you will have to consult your manual to see how to deal with the different rings.

One last note. Make sure your phone line is plugged into the correct port on the machine. I get a ton of calls at work from people who have the phone line plugged into the extension port, and the phone plugged into the line port.

If none of this helps, you will need someone to look at your fax machine. If you call HP, have your credit card ready.....

call 1-800-432-9787
http://www.lanier.com/downloads/Default.aspx?hbn=manuals
did not see it on this web site so call the above number. It mite be legacy equipment


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I haven't checked the manual specifically but if you are "manual-less" here's a link

Receive Mode Settings Select from the following receive mode options to suit your needs. Once you've decided on which receive mode to use, follow the below instructions to set the receive mode using the operation panel. Receive Mode Setting

1. Press the <FAX> button to enter Fax mode.
   
2. Press <Menu>.
   
3. Press the right or left arrow button to select [Receive mode settings], then press the <OK> button.
   
4. Press the up or down arrow to select the receive mode that best suits your needs, then press <OK>.
   
   

Types of receive mode
Select the receive mode according to your needs.
Receive mode
Purpose
FAX/TEL AUTO SW When you want to receive faxes automatically as well as voice calls. FAX ONLY MODE When you want to receive only faxes automatically with your machine, or have a dedicated telephone line for FAX use only. DRPD When you have subscribed to a DRPD service with your telephone company. MANUAL MODE When you receive mainly voice calls and sometimes faxes, or want to receive faxes manually. ANS.MACHINE MODE When you want to receive voice messages on your answering machine and receive faxes automatically. FAX/TEL auto switch
FAX :
The machine does not ring but will receive the fax automatically. Voice call :
The phone attached to the machine will ring. Pick up the handset to answer the call. Note:

• Ring start timing and Telephone ring length can be specified in FAX/TEL auto switch in the Receive mode settings.
  
• If you want the telephone to ring when it receives a fax, connect a telephone to your machine and enable the Incoming ring settings in RX settings.
  
• The phone attached to the machine may not ring depending on the telephone type you are using.

FAX only
FAX * :
The telephone does not ring. The machine will receive the fax automatically. Voice call :
You will not be able to answer the call. * If you want the telephone to ring, connect the telephone to your machine and enable the Incoming ring settings in RX settings menu.


DRPD
FAX :
Your telephone line will ring according to the ring pattern you have chosen and receive the fax automatically. Voice call :
Your telephone line will ring according to the ring pattern you have chosen. Pick up the handset to answer the call. Note: Specify the FAX pattern in the DRPD: Set FAX ring pat. in RX settings menu.

Manual RX
FAX :
The telephone attached to the machine will ring. Pick up the handset and if you hear a beep tone, press the <Color> or <Black> button on the machine to receive the fax. Voice call :
The telephone attached to the machine will ring. Pick up the handset to answer the call. Note: If you are far from your machine, you can use the remote receiving function to receive faxes. Pick up the handset of the telephone connected to the machine and press 25 (the remote receiving ID).

Ans. machine connect
FAX :
First the answering machine connected to your machine will respond to an incoming call, and then the machine will receive faxes automatically. Voice call :
The answering machine connected to your machine will respond to an incoming call. Note:

• Set the answering machine to answer on the first or second ring.
  
• The entire message should be no longer than 15
  

i can not send a fax or receive one

Try calling your fax machine from a cell phone. If the fax doesen't answer, or if the line is busy, the phone line may be bad. Also check that the phone line to the fax is plugged into the receptical marked LINE, not PHONE. The PHONE receptical is to connect a telephone to the fax machine. If it still does not answer, try going into the fax menu and go to RECEIVE settngs. Try changing each setting, then call the fax with the cell to see if it answers. Write down each setting before you change it, so you can set it back if changing it does not solve the problem.

From previous experience it is a compatability problem stemming from propritary transmission modes. Not sure what model Lanier fax is but they can disable some optional transmission modes first. Otherwise if this person is important you can tell that person to force transmit to you at 9600bps.