My fax machine states 'fax RX in memory' and does not receive any faxes?

Try this step ... found it on Canon's website

Issue: ERROR LCD: WAITING FOR REPORT
Solution: Set [AUTO PRINT RX] to ON (MX300 / MX310)

AUTO PRINT RX When [AUTO PRINT RX] is set to [OFF], incoming received faxes will be temporarily stored to memory and transaction reports (TX, RX and Activity) remain in memory. The default setting is [ON], which means incoming received faxes and transaction reports will automatically print. The fax machine will not automatically print a received fax and will store it in memory in the following conditions.

• Ink is low or has run out
• The paper size and type is not set correctly
• Paper has run out
• The Output Tray is closed

To set AUTO PRINT to ON, please follow these steps.

1. Press the <FAX> button to enter the Fax menu.
   
   
2. Press the <Menu> button. [FAX SETTINGS] is displayed
   
   
3. Press the left or right arrow button to select [RX SETTINGS] , then press <OK> two times.
   
   
4. Press the left arrow to select [ON], then press <OK>.
   
   Note: When AUTO PRINT RX is set ON, a sub-menu will appear to PRINT WHEN NO INK.
   
   
5. At sub-menu PRINT WHEN NO INK, decide if you'd like the machine to continue to print incoming received faxes if ink is low.
   
   CAUTION: When this option is set ON, the fax machine will not monitor the ink level of the ink cartridges. If ink is low or out, received faxes will print with streaks or blank. Furthermore, once the fax is printed, it will be deleted from memory.
   
   1. To print received faxes when ink is low or out, press the left or right arrow to select [ON] and then press <OK>.
      
   2. To store received faxes in memory when ink is low or out, press the left or right arrow to select [OFF] and then press <OK>.
      
      
6. Press the <Stop/Reset> repeatedly to return to Fax standby mode.

clear the memory then in service mode

METER COUNT
STOP00 STOP01
PRESS 11
PRESS THE START KEY UNTIL CLR appears
THE PRESS the START key to blank it out the in will reappear
POWER off the machine wait ten seconds and power on

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It could be some senders are sending over a DIGITAL PHONE LINE. All fax machines are ANALOG.

Hi ...

There are situations when fax interrupts the telephone conversation. The possible cause of this issue is Remote RX feature on MP 780. There are 3 possible solutions to these problems which are listed below:

I) Change Remote RX ID on MP780

1. Confirm the <Fax> button light is lit. If the light is not lit, press the <Fax> button.
   
   
2. Press <Menu> button. [RECEIVE MODE] will appear on the display.
   
   
3. Press < (left arrow) or > (right arrow) to select [RX SETTINGS].
   
   
4. Press <OK>. [ECM RX] will appear.
   
   
5. Press the < (left arrow) or > (right arrow) to select [REMOTE RX].
   
   
6. Press <OK> twice. The current Remote RX ID number will appear.
   
   
7. Press < or > to select the desired Remote RX ID number. The options are from 00 to 99.
   
8. Alternatively, you can press the numeric keypad to select the number.
   
9. For example, to select [38], press <3> and then press <8>.
   
   
10. Press <OK>.
    
    
11. Press <Stop/Reset> to return to standby mode (date and receive mode will appear).

II) Turn off Remote RX on MP780

1. Confirm the <Fax> button light is lit. If the light is not lit, press the <Fax> button.
   
   
2. Press <Menu> button. [RECEIVE MODE] will appear on the display.
   
   
3. Press < (left arrow) or > (right arrow) to select [RX SETTINGS].
   
   
4. Press <OK>. [ECM RX] will appear.
   
   
5. Press the < (left arrow) or > (right arrow) to select [REMOTE RX].
   
   
6. Press <OK>. The current Remote RX option [ON] will appear.
   
   
7. Press < or > to select [OFF].
   
   
8. Press <OK>.
   
   
9. Press <Stop/Reset> to return to standby mode (date and receive mode will appear).

III) Choosing a receive mode MP780
If you want to receive only faxes automatically with your machine, or you have a dedicated telephone line for fax use only:

• Select [FAX ONLY MODE].
  
  When you receive a fax call: The machine will receive the fax automatically.
  When you receive a voice call: You will not be able to answer the call.

If you receive mainly voice calls and sometimes faxes, or you want to receive faxes manually:

• Select [MANUAL MODE].
  
  When you receive a fax call: The telephone will ring. Pick up the handset and if you hear a beep, press <Black> or <Color> on the machine to receive the fax.
  When you receive a voice call: The telephone will ring. Pick up the handset to answer the call.
  For remote receiving: If you are far from your machine, dial 25 (the remote receiving ID) on your telephone to receive faxes. (Telephone being used, such as a base station for a cordless phone, must be connected through the MP780 for the remote receiving function to work.)

If you want to receive voice messages on your answering machine and receive faxes automatically:

• Select [ANS.MACHINE MODE].
  
  When you receive a fax call: First the answering machine connected to your MP780 will respond to an incoming call, and then the MP780 will receive faxes automatically.
  When you receive a voice call: The answering machine connected to your MP780 will respond to an incoming call.

If you want to receive faxes automatically as well as voice calls:

• Select [FAX/TEL AUTO SW].
  
  When you receive a fax call: The machine will receive the fax automatically.
  When you receive a voice call: The machine will ring. Pick up the handset to answer the call.

If you have subscribed to a Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) Service with your telephone company (US only):

• Select [DRPD].
  
  When you receive a fax call: The machine will ring according to the ring pattern you have chosen and receive the fax automatically.
  When you receive a voice call: The machine will ring according to the ring pattern you have chosen. Pick up the handset to answer the call.

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From the Brother web site.


Description of Problem 100000018247
When I launch PC-Fax Receive Program, I receive an error stating: The Fax Receive program must be started to receive PC faxes. What can I do?pc fax rx

Description of Solution 200000023257
You may receive this error if the pc fax application is closed and you have faxes stored in the memory of the machine. To resolve this issue,you will need to print the faxes already stored in the memory of the machine. To print the faxes, please follow these steps:

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Press the UP OR DOWN ARROW key to select Fax.

3. Press the OK key to confirm your choice.

4. Press the UP OR DOWN ARROW key to select Print Fax.

5. Press OK.

6. Press the BLACK START key.

- Your Brother machine will print the stored faxes.

7. Press the STOP/EXIT key to exit the menu.

8. Once the stored faxes have been printed, click WINDOWS/START, (ALL) PROGRAMS, BROTHER, XXX-XXXX (X = MODEL NUMBER), PC-FAX RECEIVING, XXX-XXXX or RECEIVE (depending on your operating system).

9. The Brother PC-fax receiving icon will now appear in your Windows Task Tray indicating that Brother PC-Fax Receiving is active.

yes you can! if you really want it! you may enter the menu and in printing menu look for rx and press enter, or look for print from memory! it should work

In the last statement you said you RX faxes from other sources? which means you can't RX from one or a certain source??
1- could be area code
2-could be your memory is almost full and their faxes are too long

RECEIVED IN MEMORY
If the machine receives a fax under one of the following conditions, the machine will not be able to print the received fax and will store it in its memory.
When the problem is resolved as described, the fax stored in memory is printed automatically.
Ink is low or has run out while receiving a fax: replace the FINE Cartridge.
Paper size/type setting is incorrect: correct the paper size/type setting.
Paper has run out while receiving a fax: load the paper and press the OK button.
Output Tray is closed: open it.
OFF is selected for AUTO PRINT RX: select ON.
You pressed the Stop/Reset button to cancel printing of a fax: press the FAX button.

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