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131 • Overlays and Macros (Windows only)
2.In the Test PostScript Form window, to test each overlay select it and click OK. 
There will be a short pause while the printer processes the form, and then it will 
print.
3. When each overlay has been tested, click  Exit.
4. Click the standard Windows Close (X) butto n, or choose Projects > Exit to close 
Storage Device Manager.
Defining overlays
This is the final step before the new overlays are ready for use.
1. Open the Printers (called “Printers and  Faxes” in Windows XP) window via the 
Start  menu or the Windows Control Panel.
2. Right-click on the Relevant PostScript printer icon and choose  Printing 
Preferences from the pop-up menu.
3. On the Overlay tab, click the New button.
4. In the Define Overlays window, enter a suitable name (2) 
for this overlay and choose which page(s) (3) of your 
documents will use this overlay.
5. Enter the name of the overlay file (4)  exactly as it 
appeared in the Storage Device Manager project window. 
Remember that this name is case sensitive.
If you forgot to note the overlay names when you created 
them, you can find them using Storage Device Manager to 
view the project file, or the printer’s Information Menu to 
print a file list and identify them from there.
6. Click Add (5) to add this overlay into the defined overlays list.
7. Click OK to close the Define Overlay window.
The new overlay now appears in the Defined  Overlays list in the printer properties 
window.
8. Repeat the above procedure if you wish to define more overlays.
9. When done, click OK to close  the printer properties window.
Your new overlays are now ready and available to be used for any future documents 
you wish.
Printing with PostScript overlays
Once you have defined your overlays you are ready to use them for any documents 
you wish. The example illustrated here uses  two overlays for business letters. The 
first prints on just the top page, and the second prints on any or all subsequent pages.
1. Prepare your document in the normal wa y using your own application software. 
Remember, if necessary, to format the document so that it will fit within the 
appropriate space.
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2.Open your application’s Print… dialog and choose any options you will require, 
ensuring that the target printer is your  PostScript printer driver in which the 
overlays have been defined.
3. Click the Properties button to open  the Printing Preferences window.
4. On the Overlays tab, choose Use Overlay from the 
drop-down list (1).
5. Click on the first overlay (2) you wish to use. In this 
example it is the Cover Page overlay. Then click the 
Add  button (3).
6. If you want to use another overlay, in this case it is the 
Continuation page, click the second overlay (4) and 
then click the Add button (3) again.
7. When you have selected all the overlays you want to 
use for this document, click  OK.
8. Finally, in your application’s print  dialog, click OK to begin printing.
Creating PCL Overlays
Three steps are required to create an overlay:
1.Create the form data using your own application software and print it to a printer 
(.PRN) file.
2. Use the Storage Device Manager utility software supplied on CD with your printer 
to create a “project file,” import the .P RN file, and download the generated filter 
(.BIN) files to the printer.
3. Use downloaded files to define your overlay ready for use with any future 
document.
When printing files to disk, do not select  any special features, such as two-sided 
printing or multiple copies. These are no t appropriate to macros, they apply only 
to your final documents.
Creating the overlay image
1. Use your preferred application, perhaps  a graphics program, to create the 
required image and save it.
2. Open your application’s Print… dialog.
3. Make sure that the selected printer name (1) is that of 
your PCL printer driver.
4. Select the Print To File (2) option.
5. When prompted for a print file name, enter a 
meaningful name with the extension .PRN .
6. Close your application.
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Create and download macros
1.From the Windows Start menu, start Storage Device Manager (SDM) and allow 
SDM to discover the printer.
2. Choose Projects > New Project to start a new project.
3. Choose Projects > Filter Macro File. The Filter Printer Patterns dialog box 
appears. Make any adjustments in the settings that you need and then click OK.
Example:  If you create a black oval in MS Paint and leave all the color command 
filters checked, the black oval will print  as a black rectangle when the overlay is 
used. To maintain the oval shape, turn of f (deselect) the “Configure Image Data,” 
“Palette ID” and “Palette Control” filters.
4. Set the Files of Type drop-down list to PRN Files(*.prn).
5. Navigate to the folder where the overlay  .PRN files are stored and select one or 
more of these to include in your overlay set.
You can have more than one macro file in a project. For example, one for top pages 
and another for continuation pages. Use  standard Windows techniques (Shift or 
Ctrl keys) to select multiple files simultaneously if you need to.
6. Click Open to add these files to the current project. (You can also drag and drop 
files from Windows Explorer directly into  the project window if you prefer.) When 
a message box appears confirming that a  filter file has been created, click  OK to 
clear the message.
7. The project window will display one .BIN file for each printer file added. Make a 
careful note of the name and ID number for each of the files. You will need them 
later.
If you wish to edit the names or ID numbers, double-click the file entry and edit 
the details. 
Note that the names are case sensitive. 
8. Choose Projects > Save Project and enter a meaningful name (e.g. “Letter 
Stationery”) so that you can recognize it.
9. Choose Projects > Send Project Files to Printer to download the project to the 
printer.
10. When the message “Command Issued” appears confirming that the download is 
complete, click OK to clear the message.
Test printing the macro
1. Choose Printers > Test Macro.
2. In the Test Macro window, enter its ID number and click OK. After a short pause 
the printer will print the macro.
3. When each macro has been tested, click Exit.
4. Click the standard Windows Close (X) butto n, or choose Projects > Exit to close 
Storage Device Manager.
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Defining overlays
This is the final step before the new overlays are ready for use.
1.Open the Printers (called “Printers and  Faxes” in Windows XP) window via the 
Start  menu or the Windows Control Panel.
2. Right-click on the Relevant PostScript printer icon and choose Printing 
Preferences from the pop-up menu.
3. On the Job Options tab, click the Overlay button.
4. In the Overlay window, Click the Define Overlays 
button (1).
5. In the Define Overlays window, enter the name (a) and 
ID (b) of the required overlay, and define which 
page(s) (c) of your documents will use this overlay. Then 
click the Add button (3) to add this overlay to the list of 
defined overlays. Repeat for any other related overlays. 
When done, click the Close bu tton (4) to close the window.
The example illustrated shows two overlays defined, one for 
a cover page and one for continuation pages.
Remember that names and IDs of overlay files must be 
entered  exactly as they appeared in the Storage Device Manager project window. 
Remember also that names are case sensitive.
If you forgot to note the overlay name or ID when you created them, you can find 
them using Storage Device Manager to view the project file, or the printer’s 
Information Menu to print a file list and identify them from there.
The new overlays will now appear in the Defined Overlays list in the printer 
properties window.
6. When done, click  OK to close the printing preferences window.
Your new overlays are now ready and available to be used for any future documents 
you wish.
Printing with PCL overlays
Once you have defined your overlays you are ready to use them for any documents 
you wish. The example illustrated here uses  two overlays for business letters. The 
first prints on just the top page, and the second prints on any or all subsequent pages.
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1.Prepare your document in the normal wa y using your own application software. 
Remember, if necessary, to format the document so that it will fit nicely within 
the plain areas on your letterhead overlay.
2. Open your application’s  Print… dialog and choose any options you will require, 
ensuring that the target printer is your  PCL printer driver in which the overlays 
have been defined.
3. Click the Properties button to open  the Printing Preferences window.
4. On the Overlay tab, check the Use active overlays 
checkbox (1).
5. In the Defined Overlays list, click on the first overlay (2) 
you wish to use, and click the Add button (3) to add it to 
the Active Overlays list. (If you want a reminder of how 
this overlay looks, click the Test Print button.)
6. If you want to use another overlay with this document, 
in this example it is the “Continuation Page” overlay, 
click this overlay (4) in th e list of defined overlays, and 
then click the Add button (3) again to add the second overlay to the list of active 
overlays.
7. When the list of active overlays contains  all the items you want to use, click OK.
8. Finally, click the Print button in your application’s Print dialog to begin printing 
your document.
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136 • Maintenance
Maintenance _____________________
Consumables 
Only use genuine original consumables to ensure the best quality and performance 
from your hardware. Note
When the on-screen display indicates th
at the toner is low, or if print 
appears faded, first open the top cover and try tapping the cartridge a 
few times to evenly distribute the toner powder. This will enable you to 
obtain the best “yield” from your toner cartridge.
ITEMLIFEORDER NO.
Toner standard
• MB460 MFP
• MB470 MFP
• MB480 MFP 3,500 A4@ ISO/IEC19752 43979101
Toner high capacity
• MB460 MFP
• MB470 MFP
• MB480 MFP 7,000 A4@ ISO/IEC19752 43979201
Toner  high capacity
• MB480 MFP only 12,000 A4@ ISO/IEC19752 43979215
Image Drum 25,000 A4 pages 43979001
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Replacing consumable items
Toner cartridge replacement
Have a sheet of paper handy so that you have somewhere to place the used cartridge 
while you install the new one.
Dispose of the old cartridge responsibly, inside the pack that the new one came in. 
Follow any regulations, recommendations,  etc., which may be in force concerning 
waste recycling.
If you do spill any toner powder, lightly brush  it off. If this is not enough, use a cool, 
damp cloth to remove any residue.
Do not use hot water, a nd NEVER use solvents of any kind. They will make stains 
permanent.
1. Lift the Scanner.
Caution!
To avoid toner wastage and  possible toner sensor errors, do not change the 
toner cartridge until “TONER EMPTY” is displayed.
Warning!
If you inhale any toner  or get it in your eyes, drink a little water or 
bathe your eyes liberally in cold  water. Seek medical attention 
immediately.
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2.Press the cover release (a) and open the top cover (b) fully.
3. Pull the colored toner release lever (1) on the cartridge to be replaced fully 
towards the front of the MFP.
Warning!
If the MFP has been powe red on, the fuser may be hot. This area is 
clearly labelled. Do not touch.
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4.Lift the right-hand end of the cartridge an d then draw the cartridge to the right to 
release the left-hand end as shown, and withdraw the toner cartridge out of the 
MFP.
5. Put the cartridge down gently onto a piece of paper to prevent toner from 
marking your furniture.
6. Remove the new cartridge from its box but leave its wrapping material in place 
for the moment.
7. Gently shake the new cartridge from end to end several times to loosen and 
distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
Caution!
The green image drum surface is very  delicate and light sensitive. Do not 
touch it and do not expose it to normal room light for more than 5 minutes. 
If the toner cartridges need  to be out of the MFP for longer than this, please 
lower the top cover. Never ex pose the drum to direct sunlight or very bright 
room lighting.
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8.Remove the wrapping material and peel off the adhesive tape from the underside 
of the cartridge.
9. Holding the cartridge by its top centre with the colored lever to the right, lower it 
into the printer over the image drum unit from which the old cartridge was 
removed.
10. Insert the left end of the cartridge into the top of the image drum unit first, 
pushing it against the pins on the drum unit, then lower the right end of the 
cartridge down onto the image drum unit.
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