Facsimile machine with a mailbox function

摘要

A facsimile machine including a memory forming a mailbox storing predetermined data; a speaker used to monitor a telephone circuit during an answering machine mode of the facsimile machine; reception unit for receiving DTMF signals inputted from a remote device during the answering machine mode; access permission unit allowing access to the predetermined data of the mailbox when the reception unit receives input of a request-for-access signal and input of a password signal corresponding to the mailbox; and monitor interrupt unit for interrupting monitoring of the telephone circuit when the reception unit receives the request for access signal.