Drpd, Connecting and configuring equipment, Devices and connections – Compaq Printer A1500 User Manual
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DRPD
The recommendations above for connecting additional 
devices still apply if using Distinctive Ring Pattern 
Detection (DRPD). The A1500 will only pick up calls 
made to the telephone number that has the Ring 
Pattern that it has learned. DRPD setup instructions 
may be found in the “Receiving Automatically in 
DRPD Mode” section of the Faxing chapter. 
Connecting and Configuring Equipment
Deciding how to connect and configure equipment 
depends on the number of lines available and the 
intended usage. The main functions are: 
• Fax 
• Audio (including answering machines and voice 
messaging systems)
• Internet (includes data or bulletin board link) 
If you only have a single line, then only one of these 
functions can be active at any one time. 
If you have more than one line, then it may be 
advantageous to dedicate a line to a specific function. 
For example, with two telephone lines you can fax and 
browse the Internet at the same time. 
Devices and Connections
This section describes four ways to connect the A1500 
to a single telephone line with other equipment. 
Additional equipment connected to other lines is not 
shown. 
Find the Diagram that shows the devices that you wish 
to connect to the same telephone line. 
A. A1500 and Telephone (optional)
T e l e p h o n e
T e l e p h o n e
W a l l J a c k
B. A1500 Answering Machine and Telephone
T e l e p h o n e
T e l e p h o n e
W a l l J a c k
A n s w e r i n g
m a c h i n e
C. A1500 Computer Modem (internal or external) and 
Telephone 
T e l e p h o n e
T e l e p h o n e
W a l l J a c k
P C M o d e m
D. A1500, Computer Modem, Answering Machine and 
Telephone 
T e l e p h o n e
T e l e p h o n e
W a l l J a c k
P C M o d e m
Sections A, B, C, or D that follow describe the Fax 
Receive Mode options on the A1500 necessary to get 
your desired functionality. 
Changing A1500 FAX RECEIVE MODE
Set up as described in the “Control Panel Setup 
Button” section of the Common Procedures chapter. 
