OKI MB480 User Manual

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• Oki Driver Installer Program (recommended method) 
• Plug and Play (USB only) 
Oki Driver Installer Installation 
Before powering up the printer
1.Run the Oki driver installer program from the CD-ROM supplied with your unit.
2. Plug in the printer and switch it on.
Windows completes the installation of the TWAIN and printer drivers automatically.
Plug and Play Installation
When the MFP is plugged into a PC using  a USB cable, youll be prompted to install 
two different drivers;...

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4.Install the TWAIN driver first 
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5.Next install the Printer driver 
Mac OS X: Installing the Printer Driver 
The information in this section is based on Mac OS X Leopard (10.5). Other versions 
may appear slightly different, but the principles are the same.
1.Insert the CD-ROM and run the Oki driver installer program.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver.
3. Attach the printer to a USB port on your computer.
4. Switch on the printer.
5. Choose Apple Menu > System Preferences > Print &...

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7.Click “+” to add a new printer.
8. Click More Printers.
9. Choose OKI USB from the pop-up menu.
10. Select your printer model and click Add.
The printer is added to the list of printers.
11. Restart your computer.
Fax Driver: Windows Only
The fax driver allows you to send faxes dire ctly from your computer without printing 
the document first. With the fax driver you are sending the fax data from your 
computer to the MFP, and then the MFP automatically sends the document.
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MFP Setup Tool: Windows Only
Installation of the MFP setup utility is optional and can be found on the CD under the 
Utilities folder.
The MFP setup tool can discover the devic es over USB or network connections. To 
discover, select File > Printer Discovery.
The MFP setup tool allows you to configur e your unit. Refer to “Pre-configuration 
information” on page 40 for detailed instructions.
Actkey Utility: Window s Only, USB Only  
The Actkey utility enables the unit to rece ive...

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2.Double-click this icon to open the Actkey console.
3. Select Options > Button Settings. The following screen displays.
4. Select the function you want to set in section (1).
5. Set the parameters for this function in section (2).
6. When you have completed settings, press OK (3).
The Utility returns to the Actkey console.
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7.To use Actkey in Local PC mode (i.e. push scanning), it must be set as the 
program to handle scanner events:
a. Select Start > Control Panel.
b. Double-click Scanners and Cameras.
c. Right-click the MFP icon and click Properties.
d. Select the  Events tab.
e. Choose an event from the Select an event drop-down menu.
f. In the Actions field, click Start this  program and choose ActKey from the 
dropdown menu.
g. Click Apply.
h. Repeat steps e to g for each event, e.g.  Scan to...

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Paper Recommendations
Your MFP will handle a variety of print media, including a range of paper weights and 
sizes, transparencies and envelopes. This se ction provides general advice on choice 
of media, and explains how to use each type.
Standard Paper:  The best performance will be obtained when using standard 60 to 
120 g/m² paper designed for use in copiers and laser printers. 
Not Recommended:  Use of heavily embossed or very rough textured paper is not 
recommended....

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Multi Purpose Tray
The multi purpose tray can handle the same media sizes as the cassette trays but in 
weights from 60g/m² up to 163g/m². For very heavy paper stock, use the face up 
(rear cover) paper stacker. This ensures that the paper path through the MFP is 
almost straight.
Use the multi purpose tray for printing on  envelopes and transparencies. Up to 50 
sheets of transparencies or 10 envelopes  can be loaded at one time, subject to a 
maximum stacking depth of 10 mm for Xx...

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Envelopes
Transparencies
Recommended type is CG3300 by 3M (A4 or Letter size).
Labels
Face Down Stacker
The face down stacker on the top of the MFP can hold up to 150 sheets of 64g/m² 
standard paper and can handle paper stocks up to 120g/m². Pages printed in reading 
order (page 1 first) will be sorted in reading order (last page on top, facing down).
Face Up Stacker
For the face up stacker, cover at the rear of the MFP should be opened when required 
for use. In this condition...