Quick Start Guide This guide supports the following models: MB441, MB451, MB451w, MB461, MB471, MB471w, MB491 ES4161 MFP, ES4191 MFP
PREFACE Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the result of errors beyond its control. The manufacturer also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this manual will not affect the applicability of the information in it.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID Exercise care in the handling and use of toner powder: If swallowed, give small amounts of cold water and seek medical attention. DO NOT attempt to induce vomiting. If inhaled, move the person to an open area for fresh air. Seek medical attention. If it comes into contact with the eyes, flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes keeping eyelids open. Seek medical attention.
●● For Your Safety Read the Quick Start Guide (this guide) and User’s Manual (Basic) for your safety before using the product. Cautions related to safety WARNING Indicates the presence of a hazard for which not following the instructions noted may result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Indicates the presence of a hazard for which not following the instructions noted may result in injury. General cautions WARNING Do not touch the safety switch inside the machine.
Table of Contents PREFACE.................................................................................................2 EMERGENCY FIRST AID............................................................................3 MANUFACTURER......................................................................................3 IMPORTER TO THE EU/AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE.................................3 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION................................................................3 For Your Safety......
Table of Contents 3 Faxing (For MB451, MB451w, MB471, MB471w, MB491, ES4191 MFP only)............................................................... 25 Initial Setup for Faxing........................................................................... 26 Step 1 Setting Country Code..................................................................................... 26 Step 2 Connecting a Telephone Line...........................................................................
Table of Contents 4 Scanning............................................................................. 51 Scanning to E-mail................................................................................. 51 Initial Setup for Scan to E-mail.................................................................................. 51 Step 1 Configuring the Network Settings of Your Machine........................................................ 51 Step 2 Configuring the E-mail Settings of Your Machine............
●● About This Guide Terms in this document The following terms are used in this guide: Note ●● Indicates important information on operations. Please ensure you read these. Memo ●● Indicates additional information on operations. It is recommended that this be read. Reference ●● Indicates where to look when you require more detailed or related information. WARNING ●● Indicates the presence of a hazard for which not following the instructions noted may result in serious injury or death.
Notation used in this guide The following notations may be used in this manual.
1 1 Machine Setup Machine Setup This chapter explains the initial setup for the machine, including the names of the machine components, how to unpack and install the machine, how to turn on/off the machine, and how to load paper into tray 1. ●● Names of Components This section shows the names of the components of the machine and operator panel. Machine The following shows the names of the machine components. 13 7 8 6 9 10 5 11 No. Name 13 Document glass 12 4 No.
Names of Components 1 Machine Setup LINE TEL 21 22 18 19 20 No. 18 19 20 21 22 Name Faceup stacker AC power socket Air vents LINE connection (for MB451/MB451w/MB471/ MB471w/MB491/ES4191 MFP only) TEL connection (for MB451/MB451w/MB471/ MB471w/MB491/ES4191 MFP only) 23 24 25 No.
Names of Components 1 Operator Panel The following shows the names of the components of the operator panel. Machine Setup Reference ●● For the details on the functions of each component, refer to the User’s Manual (Basic) > “1. Setup” > “Operator Panel”. 22 2 1 16 11 6 7 8 9 10 21 20 13 19 No.
Installing Your Machine ●● Installing Your Machine 1 This section explains how to unpack and install the machine. Installation Space This section explains the required environment and space for machine installation. Install your machine on a flat surface that is wide enough to accommodate the machine. Installation Environment Allow for enough room around your machine according to the images below.
Installing Your Machine 1 Machine Setup ●● Infrastructure mode This mode communicates through the wireless access point. This product does not support the ad-hoc mode in which communication is performed directly with the computer. Wireless LAN Environment (MB451w, MB471w only) This product connects wirelessly to a wireless access point, and can then be used on the network.
Installing Your Machine 3 Remove the protection tapes (2) at the Unpacking and Installing Your Machine top and sides of your machine, and take out cushioning materials (3). 2 Note ●● The image drum is very delicate. Handle it carefully. ●● Do not expose the image drum to direct sunlight or very bright interior light (approximately more than 1500lux). Even under the normal interior light, do not leave it for more than 5 minutes.
Installing Your Machine 1 8 Remove the protection tapes (6). 12 Lift the image drum from the machine. Open the ADF and remove the protection tapes. Machine Setup 6 Note ●● Do not expose image drum to light for more than 5 minutes. 9 Close the document glass cover. ●● Do not touch shiny green surface at the bottom of image drum. Now, you can open or close the scanner. 10 Open the scanner unit. 13 Remove the desiccant before installation.
Installing Your Machine 15 Turn the lever in the direction shown Available Options below. ●● Second tray unit (the tray 2) Note ●● Second tray unit is only available on MB461, MB471, MB471w, MB491, ES4161 MFP, ES4191 MP. Reference ●● For details on how to install the option, refer to the User’s Manual (Basic) > “1. Setup”> “Installing Options”. Note ●● The arrow on the lever should align with the arrow on the image drum.
Installing Your Machine 1 Turning Your Machine On and Off WARNING Machine Setup This section explains how to turn the machine on and off. Power Supply Conditions The power supply must meet the following conditions: Current: Frequency: 110 - 127VAC (Range 99 - 140 VAC) 220 - 240VAC (Range 198 - 264VAC) 50/60 Hz ± 2% Note ●● If the power supply is unstable, use a voltage regulator. ●● The maximum power consumption of this machine is 950W.
Installing Your Machine Turning On Your Machine Turning Off Your Machine 1 Plug the AC cord into the AC power 1 Hold down the power switch for approximately one second. The message [Shutdown in progress. Please wait. The machine turns off automatically.] will appear in the operator panel, and power switch indicator will blink every 1 second. The machine then turns off automatically and the power switch indicator extinguishes. 2 Plug the AC cord into the electric socket.
Installing Your Machine 1 Loading Paper Machine Setup Your machine has two built-in trays (tray 1 and MP tray) (MB441/MB461/ES4161 MFP is a Manual Feeder) and an optional tray (tray 2). The Optional tray (Tray2) is only available on MB461, MB471, MB471w, MB491, ES4161 MFP, and ES4191 MP. This section explains the supported paper and capacity of tray 1 and how to load paper into the tray 1. After you load paper, you need to register the loaded paper on your machine.
Installing Your Machine 3 Slide the paper stopper (2) to the length of the paper to be loaded. Step 2 Configuring the Settings for Tray 1 operator panel. 4 Flex paper back and forth, and then fan it. Straighten the edges of the paper stack on a level surface. 2 Press the then press to select [Paper Setup] and . OK 5 Load paper with the print side face down. Note ●● Do not load paper above the fill line (3). 3 Check that [Tray 1] is selected and then press OK .
Printing Configuration 1 ●● Printing Configuration Machine Setup This section explains how to print the Configuration on which you can check the detailed information of your machine, such as the settings and status of your machine. When you finished the initial setup, follow the procedure below to confirm that the machine is properly installed. Printing Procedure 1 Press the key on the operator panel. 2 Check that [Reports] is selected and press OK .
2 Copying This chapter explains the basic operation for your machine’s copy function. Starting a Copy Job 2 Place your document in the ADF or on the document glass as below: Memo Load documents face up with the top edge of the documents in first. 1 Press the key on the operator panel to open the copy standby screen. Adjust the document guides to the width of your documents. ●● Document Glass Place the document face down and align its top edge to the upper-left corner of the glass.
Starting a Copy Job 3 Press MONO to start copying. Note ●● You cannot use the COLOR button. Memo 2 ●● You can cancel the operation by pressing the key on the operator panel until the message showing the copy completion is displayed. Copying Reference ●● To load a landscape document, refer to the User’s Manual (Basic) > “1. Setup” > “Loading Paper and Documents” > “Documents” > “Loading Documents”.
3 Faxing (For MB451, MB451w, MB471, MB471w, MB491, ES4191 MFP only) This chapter explains the initial setup, such as how to set the country code, connect a telephone line and configure the basic settings, and basic procedure for the Fax and Fax from Computer functions. Your machine supports the following functions regarding fax.
Initial Setup for Faxing ●● Initial Setup for Faxing This section explains the initial setup necessary for the Fax and Fax from Computer functions. To set up the machine for the Fax and Fax from Computer functions, follow the 3 steps below: ●● “Step 1 Setting Country Code” P.26 ●● “Step 2 Connecting a Telephone Line” P.27 ●● “Step 3 Configuring Basic Settings” P.31 3 Step 1 Setting Country Code 3 Press the to select [Admin Setup] and then press OK .
Initial Setup for Faxing 5 Press the then press to select [Fax Setup] and . Step 2 Connecting a Telephone Line OK 6 Press the to select [Fax Setting] and then press . OK 7 Press the to select [Country Code] and then press OK . 8 Press the or to select your country name and then press OK . If your country name is not displayed, select the following value. -- If your country is Canada, select [U.S.A]. -- If the region of your country is Latin America, select [Latin America].
Initial Setup for Faxing 2 Plug one end of the [Telephone cable] 3 Remove the [Telephone connector into the [LINE connection] of your machine and the other end into the [Public Line (Analog)]. cover]. TEL E LIN Telephone connector cover LINE connection 3 4 Plug the external telephone’s cable into the [TEL connection] of your machine.
Initial Setup for Faxing Connecting to an ADSL Environment Connecting to an IP Telephone Note Note ●● Do not connect with USB cable or LAN cable at this point. First, check that the machine is turned off. If the machine is turned on, hold down the power switch for approximately one second to turn off the power. First, check that the machine is turned off. If the machine is turned on, hold down the power switch for approximately one second to turn off the power.
Initial Setup for Faxing Connecting to a CS Tuner or Digital Television Connecting to a PBX, Home Telephone or Business Phone Note Note ●● Do not connect with USB cable or LAN cable at this point. ●● Do not connect with USB cable or LAN cable at this point. First, check that the machine is turned off. If the machine is turned on, hold down the power switch for approximately one second to turn off the power. First, check that the machine is turned off.
Initial Setup for Faxing Connecting as an Internal Telephone Step 3 Configuring Basic Settings Note ●● Do not connect with USB cable or LAN cable at this point. This section explains how to configure the basic settings on the machine for the fax function. Follow the 6 sub steps below: First, check that the machine is turned off. If the machine is turned on, hold down the power switch for approximately one second to turn off the power.
Initial Setup for Faxing 2 Press the and press OK 7 Press the to select [Admin Setup], . displayed. until the top screen is Step 3-2 Setup of Date/Time Set up Date/Time of your region. 1 Press the key on the operator panel. 3 3 Enter the administrator password. The factory default password is “aaaaaa”. Faxing (For MB451, MB451w, MB471, MB471w, MB491, ES4191 MFP only) a Press , , , to select the character you want, and then press OK .
Initial Setup for Faxing -- If you have entered an incorrect value, press the key and then enter the correct value. 10 When the setup menu screen is displayed, press setup. to complete the 11 For the confirmation message, check that [Yes] is selected and press required are entered. c Press the and press and . to select [Enter] OK 4 Check that [Date/Time Setting] is selected and then press the . .
Initial Setup for Faxing 6 Enter the fax number of your machine a Press , , , to select the character you want, and then press OK . with the ten-key pad. 3 Faxing (For MB451, MB451w, MB471, MB471w, MB491, ES4191 MFP only) -- The selected character is entered as “*” in the text field. -- If you have entered an incorrect value, press the key and then enter the correct value. 7 Check that [Enter] is selected and then press 8 Press box. OK .
Initial Setup for Faxing Step 3-4 PBX Connecting -- The selected character is entered as “*” in the text field. When connecting to PBX (internal exchange), set [PBX Line] to [ON]. -- If you have entered an incorrect value, press the key and then enter the correct value. 1 Press the key on the operator panel. 3 required are entered. 2 Press the to select [Admin Setup] and then press OK .
Initial Setup for Faxing Step 3-5 Setting for Super G3 -- The selected character is entered as “*” in the text field. If you cannot send or receive faxes correctly when the machine is connected to the ADSL environment or an IP telephone, set [Super G3] to [OFF]. -- If you have entered an incorrect value, press the key and then enter the correct value. 1 Press the key on the operator panel.
Initial Setup for Faxing Step 3-6 Specifying Reception Mode a Press , , , to select the character you want, and then press OK . The optimal reception mode differs depending on your machine’s environment. Check with the following description. ●● Fax Ready Mode This mode is recommended when you use the machine as a fax machine. ●● Tel/Fax Ready Mode 3 This mode is recommended when you connect an external phone to the machine.
Faxing ●● Faxing This section explains the basic procedure for the Fax function. The Fax function enables you to scan documents and transmit them as faxes or receive faxes via a telephone line. Be sure to finish the initial setup before using this function. 3 Procedure for Fax ●● Document Glass Place the document face down and align its top edge to the upper-left corner of the glass. Faxing (For MB451, MB451w, MB471, MB471w, MB491, ES4191 MFP only) This section explains how to transmit faxes.
Faxing 4 Check that [Add Destination] is 8 Press selected on the start screen and then press OK . MONO to start transmission. Note ●● You cannot use the COLOR button. ●● If the key is pressed and is pressed twice, the information is displayed on the display screen. Memo ●● When you want to cancel the operation during the transmission, press the key on the operator panel. 5 Press the to select [Direct Input] and then press OK .
Faxing Printing Received Faxes Receiving a Fax This section explains how your machine behaves when the machine whose reception mode is set to [Fax Ready Mode] is receiving and printing faxes. Reference 3 ●● For the machine behavior when the reception mode is set to other than [Fax Ready Mode], refer to the User’s Manual (Basic) > “3. Faxing (for MB451, MB451w, MB471, MB471w, MB491, ES4191 MFP only)” > “Machine Behavior in Fax Reception” > “Reception Behavior”.
Faxing from a Computer (For Windows) ●● Faxing from a Computer (For Windows) This section explains how to install a fax driver and the basic procedure of sending a fax from a computer. The fax driver allows you to send faxes directly from your computer to a destination via the machine without printing the document. Be sure to install the fax driver for MB451, MB451w, MB471, MB471w, MB491 or ES4191 MFP before faxing from a computer. Note ●● You need to finish the initial setup before using this function.
Faxing from a Computer (For Windows) 4 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable Connecting using wired LAN: into the hub. 1 Prepare an Ethernet cable and a hub. Prepare an Ethernet cable (category 5, twisted pair, straight) and a hub separately. 3 2 Hold down the power switch for Faxing (For MB451, MB451w, MB471, MB471w, MB491, ES4191 MFP only) approximately one second to turn off the power. And turn off your computer.
Faxing from a Computer (For Windows) 3 Press the to select [Network Setup], and then press the . 8 If [Yes] is selected in step 7, [Running pushbutton method...] is displayed in the screen. 4 Press the to select [Wireless Setting], and then press the . Note ●● Panel operations cannot be performed during WPS execution. 5 Press the to select [Set automatically (WPS)], and then press the .
Faxing from a Computer (For Windows) 3 Enter the administrator password. 5 If setting the IP address manually, check that [Manual] is selected, and press The factory default password is “aaaaaa”. OK . a Press , , , to select the character you want, and then press OK . If obtaining the IP address automatically, press the to select [Auto], and press OK . Proceed to step 10.
Faxing from a Computer (For Windows) 10 When the setup menu screen is displayed, press setup. 2 Click [Run Setup.exe] after [AutoPlay] to complete the is displayed. If the [User Account Control] dialog box is displayed, click [Yes]. 3 Select the language and then click [Next]. 4 Select the device of your machine, and then click [Next]. 11 For the confirmation message, check that [Yes] is selected and press OK . 1 Press the key on the operator panel.
Faxing from a Computer (For Windows) 7 Click the Install button on the [FAX 10 Click [Restart search] to restart the driver] row. device search. 3 Faxing (For MB451, MB451w, MB471, MB471w, MB491, ES4191 MFP only) After the machine is displayed, select the machine and click [Next]. 8 On the [Pre-Installation Check] dialog box, click [Next].
Faxing from a Computer (For Windows) 15 Check that the OKI MB491(FAX) icon is displayed. If a printer driver for the machine is already installed, the OKI MB491 icon may represent these drivers. In this case, right-click the OKI MB491 icon and select one of the menu items, and then check that the fax driver is displayed in the submenu. 16 Remove the “Software DVD-ROM” from the computer. The installation is complete.
Faxing from a Computer (For Windows) 6 Click [Run Setup.exe] after [AutoPlay] is displayed. 11 Click the Install button on the [FAX driver] row. If the [User Account Control] dialog box is displayed, click [Yes]. 7 Select the language and then click [Next]. 8 Select the device of your machine, and 3 then click [Next]. Faxing (For MB451, MB451w, MB471, MB471w, MB491, ES4191 MFP only) 12 On the [Pre-Installation Check] dialog box, click [Next].
Faxing from a Computer (For Windows) 15 When the instruction to connect the machine to the computer and turn on the machine is displayed, plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer’s USB interface connector and hold down the power switch for approximately one second to turn on the power. 19 Check that the OKI MB491(FAX) icon is displayed. If a printer driver for the machine is already installed, the OKI MB491 icon may represent these drivers.
Faxing from a Computer (For Windows) Procedure for Fax from a Computer This section explains how to send fax data from your computer. You need to install the fax driver for your machine on the computer before using the Fax from Computer function. 3 Memo ●● This section uses NotePad as example. The menu items and procedure may differ according to the application and the version of the fax driver you are using.
4 Scanning This chapter explains the initial setup and basic procedure for the Scan to E-mail, Scan to Network PC, and Scan to Local PC functions. Your machine supports the following scan functions. Function “Scanning to E-mail” “Scanning to Network PC” Scanning to USB Memory “Scanning to Local PC” Scans documents and sends the scanned images as an attached file of an e-mail to the specified e-mail address on the network.
Scanning to E-mail Note ●● When setting an IP address manually, ask the network administrator or your Internet service provider which IP address to use. If the IP address is set incorrectly, the network may go down or Internet access may be disabled. 3 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the network interface connection on the back of the machine. ●● Conform the IP version of the machine to that of your computer. ●● Set [TCP/IP] setting to [Enable] on your machine.
Scanning to E-mail Connecting using wireless LAN (MB451w, MB471w only) 6 Press the then press to select [WPS-PBC], and . OK Use the WPS (push button) function to set the wireless LAN. For details on other methods for setting the wireless LAN, refer to the User’s Manual (Basic), “Network Connection”. 1 Log in as the administrator. 2 Press the to select [Network Menu], and then press the . 7 Press the press OK . to select [Yes], and then 4 to select [Network Setup], and then press the .
Scanning to E-mail b Repeat step a until all characters Setting the IP address required are entered. 1 Press the key on the c Press the operator panel. and press and . to select [Enter] OK 4 Press the to select [Network Setting], and then press the . 4 2 Press the press OK . to select [Easy Setup], and 5 If setting the IP address manually, check Scanning that [Manual] is selected, and press 3 Enter the administrator password. OK .
Scanning to E-mail 9 Enter the DNS server and WINS server if needed. If it is not necessary to connect the DNS server or WINS server to the network, press OK until the pop-up message showing setting completion is displayed. 10 When the setup menu screen is displayed, press setup. to complete the 4 that [Yes] is selected and press OK Scanning 11 For the confirmation message, check . ◆◆Print the Network Information to check that the IP address and other network information are properly set.
Scanning to E-mail Step 2 Configuring the E-mail Settings of Your Machine To configure the E-mail Settings of your machine, follow the 3 sub steps below: ●● “Step 2-1 Checking the E-mail Settings of the Computer” P.56 ●● “Step 2-2 Setting the E-mail Address for Your Machine” P.57 ●● “Step 2-3 Configuring Your Machine’s E-mail Settings” P.57 Check the values for each item in the Setup Information Form through the above steps. Setup Information Form User Value 4 No.
Scanning to E-mail 4 On the [General] tab, enter the contents of [Name] and [E-mail address] in B-9 and B-10 of the Setup Information Form. 7 Check the login information on the [Outgoing Mail Server] dialog box. B-9 -- If [Use same settings as my incoming mail server] is selected, enter the same values as B-7 and B-8 on B-5 and B-6. B-10 -- If [Log on using] is selected, note the content of [Account name] and [Password] in B-5 and B-6, respectively.
Scanning to E-mail 1 Press the key on the c Press the operator panel. and press and . to select [Enter] OK 4 Press the to select [E-mail Setting] and then press the . 4 2 Press the press OK . 5 Press the and then enter the information in B-2. to select [Easy Setup] and 6 Select [Enter] and then press Scanning OK . OK . 7 Press the and then enter the information in B-1. 8 Select [Enter] and then press 9 Press the 3 Enter the administrator password.
Scanning to E-mail 15 Press the and then enter the information in B-6. 16 Select [Enter] and then press Procedure of Scan to E-mail OK This section explains how to start Scan to E-mail. The following procedure uses the direct input method for specifying a destination. . Proceed to step 21. You need to configure the initial network and e-mail settings before using the Scan to E-mail function. 17 Press the and then enter the information in B-7. 18 Select [Enter] and then press OK .
Scanning to E-mail ●● Document Glass a Press , , , to select the character you want, and then press OK . Place a document face down and align its top edge to the upper-left corner of the glass. 4 The selected character is entered in the text field. Close the document glass cover gently. Note Scanning ●● Do not apply an excessive load to the document glass. If you have entered an incorrect value, press the key and then enter the correct value.
Scanning to Network PC ●● Scanning to Network PC This section explains the initial setup and basic procedure for the Scan to Network PC function. This function enables you to scan documents and save the scanned images to the “shared folder” of a computer on the network. Be sure to finish the initial setup before using this function.
Scanning to Network PC 3 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into Connecting using wireless LAN (MB451w, MB471w only) the network interface connection on the back of the machine. Use the WPS (push button) function to set the wireless LAN. For details on other methods for setting the wireless LAN, refer to the User’s Manual (Basic), “Network Connection”. 1 Log in as the administrator. 2 Press the to select [Network Menu], and then press the .
Scanning to Network PC 6 Press the then press to select [WPS-PBC], and . Setting the IP address OK 1 Press the key on the operator panel. 7 Press the press OK . to select [Yes], and then 2 Press the press OK . to select [Easy Setup], and Scanning Memo ●● Start the WPS push button for wireless AP after clicking [Yes] in the confirmation screen. Alternatively, if WPS push button for wireless AP is started first, start the WPS push button on this equipment.
Scanning to Network PC 9 Enter the DNS server and WINS server if b Repeat step a until all characters needed. required are entered. c Press the and and press OK . If it is not necessary to connect the DNS server or WINS server to the network, press OK until the pop-up message showing setting completion is displayed. to select [Enter] 4 Press the to select [Network Setting], and then press the . 4 10 When the setup menu screen is displayed, press setup.
Scanning to Network PC Step 2 Setting Up Your Computer and Machine for Scan to Network PC To setup your computer and machine for Scan to Network PC, follow the 4 sub steps below: ●● “Step 2-1 Checking the Name of the Computer” P.65 ●● “Step 2-2 Determining the Names of the Items Required for Scan to Network PC” P.66 ●● “Step 2-3 Configuring the Computer for Scan to Network PC” P.67 ●● “Step 2-4 Creating a Profile for Scan to Network PC” P.
Scanning to Network PC Step 2-2 Determining the Names of the Items Required for Scan to Network PC For Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP 1 Click [start] > [Control Panel] > Determine the names of the following items and fill in C-2 to C-6 on the Setup Information Form. [Performance and Maintenance] > [System]. ●● User name to log into the destination computer (C-2) For Windows Server 2003, click [Start] > [Operator panel] > [System].
Scanning to Network PC 8 Enter the information in C-3 in [New Step 2-3 Configuring the Computer for Scan to Network PC password] and [Confirm new password], and then click [Create password]. With the Setup Information Form, create an account and shared folder for the machine in the computer. Memo ●● If the computer is in a domain, the procedure for adding a user account may differ from the procedure below. Refer to the Microsoft Windows manual.
Scanning to Network PC 13 Select the user account created in step 5 from the drop down box, and then click [Add]. 4 18 Click [Add]. 19 Enter the value in C-2 in the entry field and then click [OK]. 14 Check that the user added in step 13 is Scanning displayed and then click [Share]. 20 Select the user added in step 13 and select the [Allow] checkbox for [Full Control], and then click [OK].
Scanning to Network PC 4 Enter the value of C-2 in the text box 11 Right-click the folder created in step and click [Next]. 10, and then select [Sharing and Security]. 12 Click [If you understand the security risks but want to share files without running the wizard, click here.]. 5 Select [Limited] and click [Create Account]. 4 6 Click the icon of the user account created in step 5. 7 Select [Create a password].
Scanning to Network PC 14 Select the [Share this folder on the network] and [Allow network users to change my files] checkbox, and then click [OK]. 17 Select the [Allow] checkbox for [Full Control], and then click [OK]. Proceed to “Step 2-4 Creating a Profile for Scan to Network PC” P.74. 4 Scanning Proceed to “Step 2-4 Creating a Profile for Scan to Network PC” P.74. 15 Click [Add]. For Windows Server 2003 Memo ●● The items here may differ depending on the edition you are using.
Scanning to Network PC 4 Select [User can not change 12 Enter the value in C-2 in the entry field password] and [Password never expires], and then click [Create]. and click [OK]. Memo ●● If [User must change password at next logon] is selected, deselect so that you can select [User can not change password] and [Password never expires]. 5 Click [Close]. 6 Double-click [User] and check that the 13 Select the [Allow] checkbox for [Full Control], and then click [OK].
Scanning to Network PC 5 Select [Standard] from [New 13 Select the checkbox for [File Sharing]. Account]. 6 Enter the value of C-2 in [Full Name]. 4 For Mac OS X 10.5, enter the value of C-2 in [Name]. 14 Click [+] under [Shared Folders]. 7 Enter the value in C-3 in both Scanning [Password] and [Verify]. 15 Select the folder created in step 10 and 8 Click [Create User] (for Mac OS X 10.5 click [Add]. and 10.6: [Create Account]).
Scanning to Network PC 18 Click the triangle button at the right side of the user added in step 17 and select [Read & Write]. For Mac OS X 10.4.0 to 10.4.11 Memo ●● The following procedure uses Mac OS X 10.4.11 as an example. The description may differ depending on the OS. 1 From the Apple menu, select [System Preferences]. 2 Click [Accounts]. 3 Click [Click the lock to make changes.] at the bottom left of the screen and enter the administrator’s password. Then, click [OK]. 4 Click [+].
Scanning to Network PC 8 Check that an account is added to [Other Accounts] with the name of C-2, and close [Accounts]. 15 Enter the value in C-3 in [Password] and click [OK]. 16 Click [Done]. 17 Close [Sharing]. Proceed to “Step 2-4 Creating a Profile for Scan to Network PC” P.74. 4 Step 2-4 Creating a Profile for Scan to Network PC Scanning 9 Create a new folder on the computer with the name entered in C-5. 10 From the Apple menu, select [System Preferences]. 11 Click [Sharing].
Scanning to Network PC a Press , , 11 Enter the information in C-2. , to select the character you want, and then press OK . Note ●● If domain management is done, enter “C-2@domain name”. ●● When carrying out domain management, if you cannot connect even after entering “C-2@ Domainname”, delete “@Domainname”. Access the machine’s website again, and set the NetBIOS domain name in [Workgroup Name] within [Admin Setup] > [Network] > [NBT/ NetBEUI].
Scanning to Network PC Note Procedure for Scan to Network PC ●● Do not apply an excessive load to the document glass. This section explains how to start Scan to Network PC. You need to configure the initial settings before using the Scan to Network PC function. Memo ●● The following procedure uses the factory default settings. 1 Press the key on the operator panel. Memo 4 ●● The machine prioritizes the ADF when scanning documents.
Scanning to Local PC ●● Scanning to Local PC This section explains the initial setup and basic procedure for the Scan to Local PC function. This function enables you to scan documents to the computer via network or USB, and manipulate the scanned images as necessary. You can start a scan job from the operator panel. ●● For Windows When you press the or , the ActKey utility starts, and the scan job starts automatically using the scanner driver.
Scanning to Local PC For Network Connection Memo ●● If configuring a small network consisting of only your machine and a computer, set IP addresses as shown below (according to RFC1918). To configure the Scan to Local PC function via the network connection, follow the 2 steps below: For the computer ●● “Step 1 Configuring the Network Settings of Your Machine” P.78 ●● “Step 2 Installing Driver and Software” P.82 Note IP address : 192.168.0.1~254 Subnet mask : 255.255.255.
Scanning to Local PC 3 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into Connecting using wireless LAN (MB451w, MB471w only): the network interface connection on the back of the machine. Use the WPS (push button) function to set the wireless LAN. For details on other methods for setting the wireless LAN, refer to the User’s Manual (Basic), “Network Connection”. 1 Log in as the administrator. 2 Press the to select [Network Menu], and then press the .
Scanning to Local PC 6 Press the then press to select [WPS-PBC], and . Setting the IP address: OK 1 Press the key on the operator panel. 7 Press the press OK . to select [Yes], and then 4 2 Press the press OK . to select [Easy Setup], and Scanning Memo ●● Start the WPS push button for wireless AP after clicking [Yes] in the confirmation screen. Alternatively, if WPS push button for wireless AP is started first, start the WPS push button on this equipment.
Scanning to Local PC 9 Enter the DNS server and WINS server if b Repeat step a until all characters needed. required are entered. c Press the and and press OK . If it is not necessary to connect the DNS server or WINS server to the network, press OK until the pop-up message showing setting completion is displayed. to select [Enter] 4 Press the to select [Network Setting], and then press the . 10 When the setup menu screen is displayed, press setup.
Scanning to Local PC 7 Check that [Scanner driver] and Step 2 Installing Driver and Software [ActKey] are selected, and then click the Install bunch button. The following procedure installs a scanner driver and ActKey at once. Memo 1 Check that your machine and the ●● By default, [PCL driver], [Scanner driver], and [ActKey] are selected. Deselect [PCL driver] if it is unnecessary or has been installed on the computer already.
Scanning to Local PC 10 Click [Restart search] to restart the 13 Remove the “Software DVD-ROM” from device search. the computer. The installation is complete. Reference After the machine is displayed, select the machine and click [Next]. ●● When installing ActKey, Network Configuration is also installed simultaneously. Network Configuration automatically acquires the IP address of your machine and network information (IP address, computer name, port number) of the computer.
Scanning to Local PC 3 Plug one end of the USB cable into the 10 Read the “Environmental advice for USB interface connector on the back of the machine. 4 Users” and click [Next]. 4 Turn on the computer. 11 Check that [Scanner driver] and Scanning 5 Insert “Software DVD-ROM” into the [ActKey] are selected, and then click the Install bunch button. computer. Memo 6 Click [Run Setup.exe] after [AutoPlay] ●● By default, [PCL driver], [Scanner driver], and [ActKey] are selected.
Scanning to Local PC 13 When the instruction to connect the machine to the computer and turn on the machine is displayed, plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer’s USB interface connector and hold down the power switch for approximately one second to turn on the power. For WSD Scan Connection To configure the Scan to Local PC via the WSD Scan connection, follow the 2 steps below: ●● “Step 1 Configuring the Network Settings of Your Machine” P.
Scanning to Local PC 3 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into Memo the network interface connection on the back of the machine. ●● If configuring a small network consisting of only your machine and a computer, set IP addresses as shown below (according to RFC1918). For the computer IP address : 192.168.0.1~254 Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 Default gateway : not used DNS server : not used For the machine 4 IP Address Set : Manual IPv4 Address : 192.168.0.
Scanning to Local PC Connecting using wireless LAN (MB451w, MB471w only): 6 Press the then press to select [WPS-PBC], and . OK Use the WPS (push button) function to set the wireless LAN. For details on other methods for setting the wireless LAN, refer to the User’s Manual (Basic), “Network Connection”. 1 Log in as the administrator. 2 Press the to select [Network Menu], and then press the . 7 Press the press OK . to select [Yes], and then 4 to select [Network Setup], and then press the .
Scanning to Local PC b Repeat step a until all characters Setting the IP address: required are entered. 1 Press the key on the c Press the operator panel. and press and . to select [Enter] OK 4 Press the to select [Network Setting], and then press the . 4 2 Press the press OK . to select [Easy Setup], and 5 If setting the IP address manually, check Scanning that [Manual] is selected, and press 3 Enter the administrator password. OK .
Scanning to Local PC 9 Enter the DNS server and WINS server if needed. If it is not necessary to connect the DNS server or WINS server to the network, press OK until the pop-up message showing setting completion is displayed. Memo ●● The following procedure installs the WIA driver as a scanner driver automatically. 1 Click [Start] and select [Control 10 When the setup menu screen is displayed, press setup. Step 2 Installing Your Machine to the Computer Panel].
Scanning to Local PC 8 When the balloon message saying that For Mac OS X the installation is complete is displayed on the task bar, click the balloon to check the details, and click [Close]. Overview Connecting Methods You can select either of the following connection methods: ●● Network Connection ●● USB Connection Product Requirements 4 Your machine supports Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.7. 9 Press the key on the operator panel.
Scanning to Local PC Step 1 Connecting Your Machine and Computer Memo ●● If configuring a small network consisting of only your machine and a computer, set IP addresses as shown below (according to RFC1918). Select the connection method and follow each procedure. For the computer ●● “For Network Connection” P.91 IP address : 192.168.0.1~254 ●● “For USB Connection” P.95 Subnet mask : 255.255.255.
Scanning to Local PC 3 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into Connecting using wireless LAN (MB451w, MB471w only) the network interface connection on the back of the machine. Use the WPS (push button) function to set the wireless LAN. For details on other methods for setting the wireless LAN, refer to the User’s Manual (Basic), “Network Connection”. 1 Log in as the administrator. 2 Press the to select [Network Menu], and then press the .
Scanning to Local PC 6 Press the then press to select [WPS-PBC], and . Setting the IP address OK 1 Press the key on the operator panel. 7 Press the press OK . to select [Yes], and then 2 Press the press OK . to select [Easy Setup], and Scanning Memo ●● Start the WPS push button for wireless AP after clicking [Yes] in the confirmation screen. Alternatively, if WPS push button for wireless AP is started first, start the WPS push button on this equipment.
Scanning to Local PC 9 Enter the DNS server and WINS server if b Repeat step a until all characters needed. required are entered. c Press the and and press OK . If it is not necessary to connect the DNS server or WINS server to the network, press OK until the pop-up message of showing the setting completion is displayed. to select [Enter] 4 Press the to select [Network Setting], and then press the . 4 10 When the setup menu screen is displayed, press setup.
Scanning to Local PC 4 Plug the other end of the USB cable into For USB Connection the computer’s USB interface connector. 1 Prepare a USB cable. A USB cable is not supplied with your machine. Prepare a USB 2.0 cable separately. Memo ●● Use a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable for a USB 2.0 HiSpeed connection. 2 Hold down the power switch for approximately one second to turn off the power. And turn off the computer.
Scanning to Local PC 6 Check the display and click [Continue] if OK. 11 Click [Continue Installation]. 12 Click [Restart]. 4 7 Read the license agreement and click [Continue]. Scanning Step 3 Registering Your Computer in Network Scanner Setup Tool To use the Scan to Local PC function via the network connection, be sure to register your computer as a destination in Network Scanner Setup Tool before starting a scan job. 8 Click [Agree] if you agree.
Scanning to Local PC Procedure for Scan to Local PC 2 Place your document in the ADF or on This section explains how to start Scan to Local PC. The following procedure is common for Windows and Mac OS X. the document glass as below: ●● ADF Load documents face up with the top edge of the documents in first. You need to configure the initial settings before using the Scan to Local PC function. Select the connection method and follow each procedure. ●● “For Network Connection” P.
Scanning to Local PC 3 Press the then press For USB Connection to select [Local PC] and . OK 1 Press the key on the operator panel. 4 Check that [Select A Connecting PC] is selected and then press 4 OK . 5 Check that [From Network] is selected and then press OK . 2 Place your document in the ADF or on 6 Press the Scanning to select the computer you want and then press OK .
Scanning to Local PC Note ●● Do not apply an excessive load to the document glass. 8 Press MONO or COLOR . ActKey (for Windows) or Image Capture (for Mac OS X) starts, and the scan job starts automatically on the computer. When scanning is done, the scanned image is processed as below: -- If you select [Application], the specified application starts and the scanned image is displayed on the application. -- If you select [Folder], the scanned image is saved in the specified folder.
Scanning to Local PC 6 Press the ●● Document Glass to select the event for the destination computer and then press OK . Place the document face down and align its top edge to the upper-left corner of the glass. Selectable events: Scan for E-mail to XXX Scan for Fax to XXX Scan for OCR to XXX Scan for Print to XXX Scan to XXX XXX indicates the name of the destination computer. You can set an action for each event in Windows scan properties. 4 7 Press MONO or COLOR .
5 Printing This chapter explains the initial setup and basic procedure for the Print from Computer function. Your machine supports the following print functions. Function “Printing from a Computer” Printing from USB Memory Overview Prints a document sent from a computer connected via USB or network. The printer driver must be installed on the computer to use this function. Prints a document saved in a USB memory which is inserted to the USB port of the machine.
Printing from a Computer For Network Connection ●● To set [Network Scale], press the key and then select [Admin Setup] > [Network Menu] > [Network Setup] > [Network Scale]. To install a printer driver on your computer via the network connection, follow the 2 steps below: Connecting using wired LAN: ●● “Step 1 Configuring the Network Settings of Your Machine” P.102 1 Prepare an Ethernet cable and a hub. ●● “Step 2 Installing a Printer Driver” P.
Printing from a Computer 4 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the hub. 3 Press the to select [Network Setup], and then press the . 4 Press the to select [Wireless Setting], and then press the . 5 Hold down the power switch for approximately one second to turn on the power. 5 Press the to select [Set automatically (WPS)], and then press the . 5 Printing 6 Press the then press to select [WPS-PBC], and .
Printing from a Computer 8 If [Yes] is selected in step 7, [Running pushbutton method...] is displayed in the screen. 3 Enter the administrator password. The factory default password is “aaaaaa”. a Press , , , to select the character you want, and then press OK . Note ●● Panel operations cannot be performed during WPS execution. ●● When [Connection successful] is displayed, this equipment is connected to the wireless LAN. -- The selected character is entered as “*” in the text field.
Printing from a Computer 5 If setting the IP address manually, check that [Manual] is selected, and press OK . If obtaining the IP address automatically, press the to select [Auto], and press OK . Proceed to step 10. 6 Enter the IP address using the ten-key pad, and press OK 10 When the setup menu screen is displayed, press setup. to complete the 11 For the confirmation message, check that [Yes] is selected and press OK .
Printing from a Computer 2 Click [Run Setup.exe] after [AutoPlay] is displayed. 7 Select the checkbox for the printer driver you want to install, and click the Install bunch button. If the [User Account Control] dialog box is displayed, click [Yes]. Memo ●● By factory default, [PCL driver], [Scanner driver], and [ActKey] are selected. 3 Select the language and then click [Next]. 4 Select the device of your machine, and then click [Next].
Printing from a Computer 10 Click [Restart search] to restart the ◆◆Print a test page to check that the printer driver is successfully installed on the computer. device search. 1 Click [Start] > [Devices and Printers]. 2 Right-click the OKI MB491 icon and select [Printer properties] (> a desired printer driver if you have installed multiple drivers) from the pop-up menu. After the machine is displayed, select the machine and click [Next]. 3 On the [General] tab, click [Print Test Page].
Printing from a Computer For USB Connection 5 Insert “Software DVD-ROM” into the Follow the procedure below to connect a USB cable and install a printer driver on your computer. 6 Click [Run Setup.exe] after [AutoPlay] computer. is displayed. Note If the [User Account Control] dialog box is displayed, click [Yes]. ●● You must be logged in as an administrator to complete this procedure. Memo ●● You can skip this procedure if the printer driver is already installed on your computer.
Printing from a Computer 11 Select the checkbox for the printer 13 When the instruction to connect the driver you want to install, and click the Install bunch button. machine to the computer and turn on the machine is displayed, plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer’s USB interface connector and hold down the power switch for about a second to turn on the power. Memo ●● By factory default, [PCL driver], [Scanner driver], and [ActKey] are selected.
Printing from a Computer For Mac OS X ◆◆Print a test page to check that the printer driver is successfully installed on the computer. Overview 1 Click [Start] > [Devices and Printers]. 2 Right-click the OKI MB491 icon and select [Printer properties] (> a desired printer driver if you have installed multiple drivers) from the pop-up menu. 3 On the [General] tab, click [Print Test Page]. Connecting Methods You can select either of the following connection methods: ●● “For Network Connection” P.
Printing from a Computer Connecting using wired LAN: Reference ●● The PS driver also supports the EtherTalk protocol. For details, refer to the User’s Manual (Basic) > “1. Setup” > “Connecting to a Computer” > “Network Connection” > “Installing a Printer Driver (For Mac OS X)”. 1 Prepare an Ethernet cable and a hub. Prepare an Ethernet cable (category 5, twisted pair, straight) and a hub separately.
Printing from a Computer 4 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the hub. 3 Press the to select [Network Setup], and then press the . 4 Press the to select [Wireless Setting], and then press the . 5 Hold down the power switch for 5 approximately one second to turn on the power. 5 Press the Printing to select [Set automatically (WPS)], and then press the . 6 Press the then press to select [WPS-PBC], and .
Printing from a Computer 8 If [Yes] is selected in step 7, [Running pushbutton method...] is displayed in the screen. 3 Enter the administrator password. The factory default password is “aaaaaa”. a Press , , , to select the character you want, and then press OK . Note ●● Panel operations cannot be performed during WPS execution. ●● When [Connection successful] is displayed, this equipment is connected to the wireless LAN. -- The selected character is entered as “*” in the text field.
Printing from a Computer 5 If setting the IP address manually, check that [Manual] is selected, and press OK . If obtaining the IP address automatically, press the to select [Auto], and press OK . Proceed to step 10. 6 Enter the IP address using the ten-key pad, and press OK 10 When the setup menu screen is displayed, press setup. to complete the 11 For the confirmation message, check that [Yes] is selected and press OK .
Printing from a Computer Step 2 Disabling the Sleep Mode in the Machine -- If you have entered an incorrect value, press the key and then enter the correct value. When connecting to the network with Bonjour, it is necessary to disable the sleep mode in the machine. 1 Press the key on the operator panel. b Repeat step a until all characters required are entered. c Press the and press and . to select [Enter] OK 4 Press the to select [User Install], and press OK .
Printing from a Computer 6 Click [Print & Scan] (For Mac OS X 12 Check that your machine is displayed 10.5 and 10.6: [Print & Fax]). in [Printers] and [OKI MB491(PS)] or [OKI MB491(PCL)] is displayed in [Kind]. 7 Click [+] and select [Add Other Printer or Scanner] on the pop-up menu. For Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6, click [+].
Printing from a Computer 4 Select [Network Port Configurations] from [Show], and then check that [Built-in Ethernet] is selected. 11 Select the name of your machine whose [Connection] is [Bonjour], and then check that [OKI MB491(PS)] or [OKI MB491(PCL)] is displayed in [Print Using]. The name of your machine is displayed “OKIMB491- (the last six digits of the MAC address)”. 5 Close [Network]. 5 6 Insert “Software DVD-ROM” into the computer. 12 Click [Add]. desktop.
Printing from a Computer 4 Check that [OKI MB491(PS)] or [OKI MB491(PCL)] is displayed correctly under [Format for]. For USB Connection Follow the procedure below to connect a USB cable and install a printer driver on your computer. For Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.7 Note ●● Disable the anti-virus software before starting this procedure. 1 Prepare a USB cable. A USB cable is not supplied with your machine. Prepare a USB 2.0 cable separately. 5 Click [OK]. 6 Select the [File] menu > [Print].
Printing from a Computer 4 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer’s USB interface connector. 11 Click [+] and select [Add Other Printer or Scanner] on the pop-up menu. For Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6, click [+]. Note ●● Do not plug the USB cable into the network interface connection. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Note ●● If the machine is already shown in [Printers], select your machine, and click on [-] to delete. After this, click [+].
Printing from a Computer 14 Check that the name of your machine is displayed in [Printers] and [OKI MB491(PS)] or [OKI MB491(PCL)] is displayed. For Mac OS X 10.4.0 to 10.4.11 Memo ●● The procedure below uses Mac OS X 10.4.11 as an example. The description may be different depending on your OS. 1 Prepare a USB cable. A USB cable is not supplied with your machine. Prepare a USB 2.0 cable separately. Memo ●● Use a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable for a USB 2.0 HiSpeed connection.
Printing from a Computer 4 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer’s USB interface connector. 10 Click [Add]. If the [You have no printers available] dialog box is displayed, click [Add]. Note Note ●● If the name of your machine whose [connection] is [USB] is already displayed, select it and click [Delete], and then click [Add]. ●● Do not plug the USB cable into the network interface connection. Doing so may damage your machine.
Printing from a Computer ◆◆Print a test page to check that the printer driver is successfully installed on the computer. Starting a Print Job 1 From the [Go] menu, select This section explains how to configure the print settings such as paper size, paper source, and media weight, and start printing on each printer driver you are using. 2 Select the [File] menu > [Page setup]. You need to install a printer driver on the computer before starting a print job. [Applications] > [TextEdit].
Printing from a Computer 6 Select a tray from [Source]. 6 Select a tray from [Paper Source]. Reference ●● If you select [Auto] for a paper source, the tray with the designated paper type is automatically selected. For details on the automatic selection of trays, refer to the User’s Manual (Advanced) > “4. Printing” > “Useful Operations for Printing From a Computer” > “Auto Tray Selection”. 7 Select a media weight from [Weight]. Memo ●● For general use, [Printer Setting] suffices for paper weight.
Printing from a Computer 9 Select [Insert Option] from [Feature For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Sets]. 1 Open the file you want to print from an application. 2 From the [File] menu, select [Page Setup]. 3 Select the PS driver from [Format For]. 10 Select a media type from [Media Type]. Memo 5 4 Select a paper size from [Paper Size] Printing ●● For general use, [Printer Setting] suffices for paper weight.
Printing from a Computer 7 Select a tray from the [Paper Source]. Reference ●● If you select [Auto] for a paper source, the tray with the designated paper type is automatically selected. For details on the automatic selection of trays, refer to the User’s Manual (Advanced) > “4. Printing” > “Useful Operations for Printing From a Computer” > “Auto Tray Selection”. Memo ●● For general use, [Printer Setting] suffices for paper weight.
Index A I ActKey...........................82, 83 Infrastructure mode.............. 14 C Component Name Initial Setup Fax.................. 26, 27, 31 Fax from Computer Machine...................... 10 .............. 26, 27, 41, 42 Operator Panel............. 12 Print from Computer.... 101 Configuration....................... 22 Scan to E-mail.............. 51 Connection Scan to Local PC........... 77 ADSL.......................... 29 Business Phone............ 30 Scan to Network PC......
Index Scan to Network PC Procedure.................... 76 Setup.......................... 61 Security Settings.................. 14 Sender Information.............. 33 Setup Information Form..........................56, 65 SSID.................................. 14 Super G3............................. 36 T Tray Setting......................... 21 Turning Off Machine.............. 19 Turning On Machine.............. 19 W WPS..................
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