Apparatus and method for automatically generating a facsimile document using a multi-functional image reading and recording device

摘要

A multi-functional facsimile connected to a personal computer automatically prints a facsimile document when the computer is unable to receive the data. The multi-functional facsimile device sends a ring signal to the computer when a call is detected and waits a predetermined number of rings before printing out the document. If the computer gives the appropriate response signals before the predetermined number of ring signals have been detected then the facsimile data is transferred to the central processing unit of the personal computer. Otherwise, the multi-functional facsimile device automatically prints the facsimile document.