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21 • Getting Started
• 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; the TWAIN (scanner)  driver first and then the printer driver.
1. Attach the printer to a USB port on your computer. 
2. Switch on the Printer.
3. Insert the Drivers & Utilities CD supplied with you unit.
The ‘New Hardware Found screen displays. 
If you do not see the ‘New Hardware Found screen, please check that the power 
and USB cables are connected properly, and the printer is switched on.  Note7 
If the CD runs automatically, cancel the dialog box.
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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 & Fax.
6. If the printer is already in the list  of printers, click “-” to remove it.
Note
This is necessary as Leopard may not be using the correct Oki printer 
driver files.
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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.
Windows XP has built-in fax support: you ca n use your computer’s modem to send 
faxes directly from your computer.
Installing the Fax Driver
This is installed as part of the Oki driver installer wizard. Note
Please refer to the readme file on the CD for details on installing the 
appropriate Macintosh driver.
MB470 MFP & MB480 MFP: You can choose PCL or PS driver on the 
Macintosh Operating System.
MB4
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25 • Getting Started
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 one key touch commands from a locally 
connected computer.
Installation of the Actkey utility is optional . It is on the Driver/Utilities CD under the 
Utilities folder.
Information on using the Actkey utility ca n be found in “Scan to PC” on page 82.
Setting up the Actkey Utility
1.Install the Actkey ut ility from the CD:
Set-up will place an “Actkey” icon on your desktop. Note
You must have the TWAIN driver installed.
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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 Application, E-mail, Folder and 
PC-Fax.
i. Click OK to confirm. Note
The following example uses Windows XP. The steps may vary if you are 
using any other operating system, 
but the principle is the same.
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28 • Getting Started
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.
Letterhead Stationery: Pre-printed stationery  can be used, but the ink must not offset 
when exposed to the high fuser temperatures used in the printing process.
Tray 1 
The paper tray can handle paper weights of 16 to 32  lb. US Bond (60 to 120 g/m²).  
If you have identical paper stock loaded in another tray (the optional 2nd or the multi 
purpose tray) you can have the MFP switch to another tray when the current tray runs 
out of paper. When printing from Windows app lications, this function is enabled in the 
driver settings. When printing from other  systems, this function is enabled in the 
Printer menu.
Size Dimensions Weight (US Bond g/m²)
Letter 8.5 x 11 inches Light 
•16-17 lb. US Bond
•60 - 63 g/m2
Medium Light
•18 lb. US Bond
•64 - 74 g/m2
Medium
•20-24 US Bond
•75 - 89 g/m2
Medium Heavy
•24-28 lb. US Bond
•90 - 104 g/m2
Heavy
•28-32 lb. US Bond
•105 - 120 g/m2
Legal 13 8.5 x 13 inches
Legal 13.5 8.5 x 13.5 inches
Legal 14 8.5 x 14 inches
Executive  7.25 x 10.5 inches
A5 148 x 210mm
B5 182 x 257mm
A4 210 x 297mm
Note
The optional second tray can also  handle the above paper sizes except 
for Statement.
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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 xxxdn and Xxxxxdtn and one sheet at a 
time for Xxxxxn. 
Size Dimensions Weight
Letter 8.5 x 11 inches
Light 
•16-17 lb.US Bond
•60 - 63  g/m2                                                                                                                            
Medium Light
•18 lb. US Bond
•64 - 74 g/m2
Medium
•20-24 US Bond
•75 - 89 g/m2
Medium Heavy 
•24-28 lb. US Bond
•90 - 104 g/m2
Heavy
•28-32 lb. US Bond
•105 - 120 g/m2
Legal 13 8.5 x 13 inches
Legal 13.5 8.5 x 13.5 inches
Legal 14 8.5 x 14 inches
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 inches
Statement 5.5 x 8.5 inches
A6 105 x 140 mm
A5 148 x 210 mm
A4 210 x 297 mm
B5 182 x 257 mm
Com-9 Envelope 98,.4 x 225.4 mm
Com-10 Envelope 104,7 x 241,3 mm
Monarch Envelope 98.4 x 190.5 mm
DL Envelope 109.9 x 219.9 mm
C5 Envelope 162 x 229 mm
C6 114 x 162 mm
Custom Sizes:
Width
Length 3.4 - 8.5 inches
86 - 216 mm
5.5 - 14 inches
140 - 355.6 mm 
Note
Label mode must be selected in the printer driver, if you want to print 
on heavy media which exceeds 120 g/m
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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 paper will exit via this path, regardless of driver settings.
Always use this stacker and the multi purpose feeder for heavy paper stocks.
Duplex Unit
The duplex unit provides automatic two-sided printing on the same range of paper 
sizes as tray 2 (i.e. all cassette sizes except A6), using paper stocks from 75-105g/
m².
Caution!
Envelopes should be free from twist,  curl or other deformations. They 
should also be of the re ctangular flap type, with glue that remains intact 
when subjected to hot roll pressure fusi ng used in this type of printer. 
Window envelopes are not suitable.
Caution!
Do not use transparencies designed  for use in color laser printers and 
photocopiers. 
Caution!
Labels should cover entire carrier sh eet. The carrier sheet or adhesive 
must not be exposed to  any part of the printer.
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