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B412dn/B432dn/B512dn/ES4132dn/ES5112dn
2015.03
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual B412dn/B432dn/B512dn/ES4132dn/ES5112dn 2015.03 45822052EE03...
  • Page 2 Table of contents Using the Print Functions Printing from a Computer (Basic Operation) Printing For Windows PCL Printer Driver For Windows PS Printer Driver For Windows XPS Printer Driver For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver For Mac OS X PCL Printer Driver Cancelling a Print Job About Screens and Functions of Printer Drivers Windows PCL Printer Driver...
  • Page 3 For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Printing with OKI LPR Utility Sending a File to a Printer Deleting an Unnecessary Print Job Checking the Print Status Checking the Menu Hierarchy of the Print Functions (Menu Tree) Using Google Cloud Print...
  • Page 4 Windows Vista Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008 Checking the Menu Hierarchy of the Printer (Menu Tree) Troubleshooting If an Error Message is Displayed on the Operator Panel Checking an Error Message (Error Message Search) If a Paper Jam Occurs If the Error Code is "391"...
  • Page 5 The Peripheral Area of the Page is Dirty The Printed Image is Skewed Other Problems About Restrictions on Each OS Windows 8/Windows Server 2012/Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Checking and Changing the Settings of the Printer Setting Menu Items and Functions of the Printer PRINT SECURE JOB CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 6 MAC Address Filtering SSL/TLS SNTP Job List IEEE802.1X IPSec Opening the Web Page of the Printer from a Computer Using Configuration Tool (Windows Only) Using Network Card Setup with Mac OS X Starting Network Card Setup Searching for a Printer Setting the IP address Web Setup Quitting Network Card Setup...
  • Page 7 Turning the Printer On Turning the Printer Off If You Do Not Use the Printer for a Long Period of Time Checking Operations by Performing a Test Print Changing the Administrator Password Connecting the Printer to a Network Connecting with a LAN Cable (Network Connection) Connecting to a Wireless LAN (Optional) Connecting with WPS Selecting a Wireless Access Point from the Operator Panel to Connect...
  • Page 8 Printing the Same Document from the Registered Multiple Printers Opening the Web Page of the Registered Printer Maintaining the Connection with a Registered Printer Setting the OKI LPR Utility Port Number Again Uninstalling OKI LPR Utility (Uninstall) Moving or Transporting the Printer...
  • Page 9 Initializing Flash Memory Initializing the Menu Settings Initializing the Network Settings Specifications General Specifications Outline Dimensions (Approximate Values) USB Interface Specifications Network Specifications Wireless LAN Specifications (Optional) Trademarks and Other Information...
  • Page 10 Printing with OKI LPR Utility This section describes how to utilize the OKI LPR Utility. Checking the Print Status This section describes how to check the print status by displaying a list of print jobs that are sent to the printer.
  • Page 11 Printing from a Computer (Basic Operation) This chapter describes how to print from a computer. Memo As applications used, this section uses Notepad for Windows and TextEdit for Mac OS X as examples. The descriptions in this manual may vary depending on your application and printer driver versions. Printing This section describes how to set a paper size, paper tray, and paper weight with a printer driver.
  • Page 12 Printing A printer driver is software that lets the printer print according to the printing commands from an application. This section describes how to set a paper size, paper feed tray, paper weight, and other settings by using a printer driver. For Windows PCL Printer Driver For Windows PS Printer Driver For Windows XPS Printer Driver...
  • Page 13 For Windows PCL Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select the PCL printer driver. Click [Preferences]. Select [Tray 1] for [Source] on the [Setup] tab. Select [Printer Setting] for [Weight]. Click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts.
  • Page 14 For Windows PS Printer Driver This section uses Notepad to describe printing on plain A4 paper from Tray 1 as an example. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select the PS printer driver. Click [Preferences]. Select [Tray 1] from [Paper Source] on the [Paper/Quality] tab. Click [Advanced].
  • Page 15 For Windows XPS Printer Driver This section uses Notepad to describe printing on plain A4 paper from Tray 1 as an example. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select the XPS printer driver. Click [Preferences]. Select [Tray 1] for [Source] on the [Setup] tab. Select [Printer Setting] for [Weight].
  • Page 16 For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu. Select [A4] for [Paper Size], and the appropriate orientation for [Orientation], and then click [OK]. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select [Tray 1] for [All Page From] on the [Paper Feed] panel. Select [Insert Options] for [Feature Sets], and select [Printer Setting] for [Media Weight] on the [Printer Features] panel.
  • Page 17 For Mac OS X PCL Printer Driver Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu. Select [A4] for [Paper Size], and the appropriate orientation for [Orientation], and then click [OK]. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select [Setup] from the panel menu. Select [Tray 1] for [Paper Source] and [Printer Setting] for [Media Weight].
  • Page 18: Cancelling A Print Job

    For Windows Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the printer icon, and then select [See what's printing] > [OKI B432(*)]. * Select the required printer driver type. Select the file name corresponding to the print job that you want to cancel.
  • Page 19 About Screens and Functions of Printer Drivers This section describes the screen and functions of each printer driver. Windows PCL Printer Driver Windows PS Printer Driver Windows XPS Printer Driver Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Mac OS X PCL Printer Driver...
  • Page 20: Windows Pcl Printer Driver

    Windows PCL Printer Driver You can switch between the [Setup], [Job Options], and [Extend] tabs for settings. [Setup] Tab [Job Options] Tab [Extend] Tab [Setup] Tab Item Description Driver Prints by using the selected settings. Setting Preview Enables the user to check the images that show the print page and the paper loaded in the device. To switch the area images, click the small icon displayed in the preview area.
  • Page 21 Item Description 1 Driver Setting Prints by using the selected settings. 2 Preview area Enables the user to check the images that show the print page and the paper loaded in the device. To switch the images, click the small icon displayed in the preview area. 3 Print Quality Specifies the resolution for printing.
  • Page 22 Windows PS Printer Driver You can switch between the [Layout], [Paper/Quality], and [Job Options] tabs for settings. [Layout] Tab [Paper/Quality] Tab [Job Options] Tab [Layout] Tab Item Description 1 Orientation Specifies the printing direction. 2 Print on Both Specifies when performing duplex printing. Sides 3 Page Order Specifies a page order for the document to be printed.
  • Page 23 Item Description 1 Print Specifies the resolution for printing. Selecting [Toner saving] decreases the print density to save toner. Quality 2 Job Type Specifies the job type and the number of copies to print, enlargement/reduction rate. 3 Fit to Page Selecting the [Resize document to fit printer page] check box allows you to print on paper of a size different from the document size.
  • Page 24 Windows XPS Printer Driver You can switch between the [Setup] and [Job Options] tabs. [Setup] Tab [Job Options] Tab [Setup] Tab Item Description 1 Media Specifies the paper size, paper feed method, paper type and weight, and other settings. Paper feed settings are set on the [Paper Feed Options] screen of [Paper Feed Options].
  • Page 25 3 Scale Specifies the enlargement/reduction rate for printing. 4 Watermarks Selected when using a watermark. 5 Skip blank Specifies whether to print blank pages when blank pages are included in the data to be printed. pages 6 Default Resets the settings on the tab to their default values.
  • Page 26 Mac OS X PS Printer Driver You can switch between the [Layout], [Paper Handling], [Paper Feed], [Cover Page], [User Authentication], and [Printer Features] panels for settings. [Layout] Panel [Paper Handling] Panel [Paper Feed] Panel [Cover Page] Panel [User Authentication] Panel [Printer Features] Panel [Layout] Panel Item...
  • Page 27 All Pages From Specifies the tray from which paper is fed. Select [Auto Select] to automatically select a tray. First Page From Selected when printing only the cover page from the specified tray. Remaining From Selected when printing only the remaining pages from the specified tray. [Cover Page] Panel Item Description...
  • Page 28 Mac OS X PCL Printer Driver You can switch between the [Layout], [Paper Handling], [Cover Page], [Setup], [Job Options], and [User Authentication] panels for settings. [Layout] Panel [Paper Handling] Panel [Cover Page] Panel [Setup] Panel [Job Options] Panel [Image] Panel [User Authentication] Panel [Layout] Panel Item...
  • Page 29 Item Description Print Cover Page Specifies the cover printing. Cover Page Type Specifies a string when printing the cover. Billing Info This function is not available. [Setup] Panel Item Description Media Specifies the paper feed method, media type, media weight, and other settings. Duplex Specifies when performing duplex printing.
  • Page 30 Item Description Manual Settings Specify the brightness and contrast. Default Resets the settings in the panel to their default values. [User Authentication] Panel Item Description Use User Authentication Select the check box to apply user authentication when printing. User Name This is the user name for user authentication.
  • Page 31 Printing with Various Settings from a Computer This chapter describes how to print with various settings by utilizing the functions of the printer. Printing on Envelopes Printing on Labels Printing with Changed Paper Size Printing on Long Paper Printing on Custom Size Paper (Custom Page) Printing Manually One by One Printing on Both Sides of Paper (Duplex Printing) Combining Multiple Pages onto One Sheet of Paper...
  • Page 32: Printing On Envelopes

    Printing on Envelopes First, load the envelopes in the MP tray, and then register the paper settings in the printer. Next, start an application, and then set the printing settings with the printer driver. Note Printing on envelopes is not possible from Tray 1 and Tray 2 (optional). They are printed from the MP tray. Printing speed is slow.
  • Page 33 Select an envelope size for [Size], and [Portrait] or [Landscape] for [Orientation], and then click [OK]. Select [Print] on the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Select [MultiPurpose Tray] for [Source] on the [Setup] tab. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts. For Windows PS Printer Driver Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu.
  • Page 34 For Windows XPS Printer Driver Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu. Select an envelope size for [Size], and [Portrait] or [Landscape] for [Orientation], and then click [OK]. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Select [Multi Purpose Tray] for [Source] on the [Setup] tab, and then click [OK]. Click [OK].
  • Page 35 Select [Multi-Purpose Tray] for [All Pages From] on the [Paper Feed] panel. Memo To print on envelopes in landscape orientation (printing on horizontal envelopes with the flaps on the right side), select the landscape orientation icon for [Orientation] on the [Page Setup] screen. Select [Printer Features] from the panel menu.
  • Page 36: Printing On Labels

    Printing on Labels First, load the labels in the MP tray, and then register the paper settings in the printer. Next, start an application, and then set the printing settings with the printer driver. Note Printing on labels is not possible from Tray 1 and Tray 2 (optional). They are printed from the MP tray. Printing speed is slow.
  • Page 37 Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Select [Multipurpose Tray] for [Source] on the [Setup] tab. Click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts. For Windows PS Printer Driver Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu. Select [A4] or [Letter] for [Size], and [Portrait] or [Landscape] for [Orientation], and then click [OK].
  • Page 38 The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts. For Windows XPS Printer Driver Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu. Select [A4] or [Letter] for [Size], and [Portrait] or [Landscape] for [Orientation], and then click [OK]. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
  • Page 39 Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select [Paper Feed] from the panel menu. Select [Multipurpose Tray]. Click [Print]. Printing starts. For Mac OS X PCL Printer Driver Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu. Select [A4] or [Letter] for [Paper Size], and the appropriate orientation for [Orientation], and then click [OK].
  • Page 40 Printing with Changed Paper Size You can print on paper of a different size without changing the print data. Note Available paper size changes are [A3 -> A4] and [B4 -> A4] only. This function may not properly operate with certain applications. The Windows printer driver's [Scale] setting is for reducing data size, and does not convert paper size.
  • Page 41 Click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts. For Windows XPS Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Click [Paper Feed Options] on the [Setup] tab. The [Paper Feed Options] screen is displayed. Select the [Resize document to fit printer page] check box, and then select a paper size to print.
  • Page 42 For Mac OS X Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select [Paper Handling] from the panel menu. Memo If setting details are not displayed in the print dialog box for Mac OS X 10.7 to 10.9, click [Show Details] at the bottom of the dialog box.
  • Page 43 For Windows PCL Printer Driver Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printing Preferences] > [OKI B432(PCL)]. Click [Paper Feed Options] on the [Setup] tab. Click [Custom Size] on the [Paper feed options] screen.
  • Page 44 For Windows PS Printer Driver Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printing Preferences] > [OKI B432(PS)]. Click [Advanced] on the [Layout] tab. Click [Paper Size], and then select [PostScript Custom Page Size] from the drop-down list.
  • Page 45 Enter values in [Width] and [Height]. Click [OK]. The [OKI B432(PS) Advanced Options] screen closes. Click [OK]. The [OKI B432(PS) Advanced Options] screen closes. Click [OK]. The [OKI B432(PS) Printing Preferences] screen closes. Open a file to print from an application.
  • Page 46 For Windows PCL Printer Driver Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printing Preferences] > [OKI B432(PCL)]. Click [Paper Feed Options] on the [Setup] tab. Click [Custom Size] on the [Paper feed options] screen.
  • Page 47 For Windows PS Printer Driver Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printing Preferences] > [OKI B432(PS)]. Click [Advanced] on the [Layout] tab. Click [Paper Size], and then select [PostScript Custom Page Size Definition] from the drop-down list.
  • Page 48 Enter values in [Width] and [Height]. Click [OK]. The [PostScript Custom Page Size Definition] screen closes. Click [OK]. The [OKI B432(PS) Advanced Options] screen closes. Click [OK]. The [OKI B432(PS) Printing Preferences] screen closes. Open a file to print from an application.
  • Page 49 Printing Manually One by One You can print one sheet at a time by loading paper in the MP tray. A message instructing you to load paper in the MP tray is displayed on the display screen on the operator panel every time you print one page.
  • Page 50 For Windows PS Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Select [Multi-Purpose Tray] from [Paper Source] on the [Paper/Quality] tab. Click [Preferences]. Select [Yes] for [Multipurpose tray is handled as manual feed]. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes.
  • Page 51 Click [Preferences]. Select [Multipurpose Tray] from [Source] on the [Setup] tab. Click [Options]. Select the [Use MP tray as manual feed] check box, and then click [OK]. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen.
  • Page 52 Change other settings if necessary, and then click [Print]. Printing starts. When the printing is finished, a message instructing you to load paper in the MP tray is displayed on the display screen on the operator panel. Press (ONLINE) on the operator panel. Printing starts.
  • Page 53 Printing on Both Sides of Paper (Duplex Printing) You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Duplex printing is available for the following paper sizes. A4, B5, Letter, Legal (13 inches), Legal (13.5 inches), Legal (14 inches), Executive, 16K (184 x 260 mm), 16K (195 x 279 mm), 16K (197 x 273 mm), and Custom size Custom size is as shown in the following table.
  • Page 54 Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Select [Flip on Long Edge] or [Flip on Short Edge] under [Print on Both Sides] on the [Layout] tab. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen.
  • Page 55 Change other settings if necessary, and then click [Print]. Printing starts. For Mac OS X PCL Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select [Setup] from the panel menu. Select [Long-Edge Binding] or [Short-Edge Binding] from [Duplex]. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [Print]. Printing starts.
  • Page 56 Combining Multiple Pages onto One Sheet of Paper You can print data of multiple pages onto a single side of a sheet of paper by using reduced size. Note This function reduces the size of data for printing, which may cause the center of the paper to be inaccurate or the printing to be light.
  • Page 57 For Windows PS Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Select [Pages per Sheet] on the [Layout] tab. Note [Draw Borders] and [Pages per Sheet] are not available with Windows Server 2003. Memo Select [Draw Borders] if necessary. Page layout can also be changed via [Advanced] > [Pages per Sheet Layout]. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK].
  • Page 58 The bind margin can be set to 0 to 30 mm at the top, bottom, right, and/or left. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts. For Mac OS X Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
  • Page 59 Collating a Multiple Page Document in Units of Copies (Collated Printing) You can print a multiple-page print job in units of copies. Note Turn off the collating function of the application. The PS printer driver is not available with B412. For Windows PCL Printer Driver For Windows PS Printer Driver For Windows XPS Printer Driver...
  • Page 60 Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts. For Windows XPS Printer Driver Click [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Enter the number of copies in [Copies], and then select the [Collate] check box on the [Job Options] tab.
  • Page 61 Select [Printer Features] on the panel menu, and then select the [Collate] check box in the [Job Options] feature set. Memo Printing is performed without using the printer's memory when [Paper Handling] is selected on the panel menu and the [Collate pages] check box is selected.
  • Page 62 Printing from the Last Page of a Document You can print in forward or reverse page order. When printing in reverse page order to the faceup stacker, printouts are stacked in forward page order. Note This function is not available with the Windows PCL/XPS printer driver. If the faceup stacker is not opened, printouts are output to the facedown stacker.
  • Page 63 Printing Only the Cover from a Different Tray You can feed the first page of a print job from one tray and the remaining pages from another tray. Note This function is not available with the Windows PS printer driver and Mac OS X PCL printer driver. The PS printer driver is not available with B412.
  • Page 64 Select the [Use different source for first page] check box. Select a paper tray from [Source], and then click [OK]. Select a media type from [Weight] if necessary. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen.
  • Page 65 Note If you are unable to use [Booklet] printing, select [Start] > [Devices and Printers], right-click the [OKI B432] icon, select [Printer properties] > [OKI B432(PCL)] > on the [Advanced] tab, and then select the [Enable advanced printing features] check box.
  • Page 66 [Booklet Binding Edge] is not available with Windows Server 2003. If you are unable to use [Booklet] printing, select [Start] > [Devices and Printers], right-click the [OKI B432] icon, select [Printer properties] > [OKI B432(PS)] > on the [Advanced] tab, and then select the [Enable advanced printing features] check box.
  • Page 67 Note If you are unable to use [Booklet] printing, select [Start] > [Devices and Printers], right-click the [OKI B432] icon, select [Printer properties] > [OKI B432(XPS)] > on the [Advanced] tab, and then select the [Enable advanced printing features] check box.
  • Page 68 dialog box. Memo Example: Making an A5 booklet by using A4 paper Select [A4] for [Size] in [Job Options].
  • Page 69 Dividing a Document to Print on Some Sheets for Making a Poster Divide a single page document into multiple parts, and print them on multiple sheets of paper. By combining the separately printed sheets, you can cerate a poster. Note This function is not available when you are using the IPP network.
  • Page 70 Memo If this function is not available with the Windows PCL printer driver, select [Start] > [Devices and Printers], right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printer properties] > [OKI B432(PCL)] > the [Advanced] tab > [Print Processor] > [OPLAPP3] >...
  • Page 71 Printing a Watermark (Watermark) You can print a text watermark, such as "Sample" or "Confidential", on the content printed from an application. Note This function is not available with the Mac OS X printer driver. Watermarks (Watermark) are not printed properly for booklet printing. The PS printer driver is not available with B412.
  • Page 72 Check that the watermark to be printed is selected, and then press [OK]. The [Watermarks] screen closes. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts. For Windows PS Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
  • Page 73 Check that the watermark to be printed is selected, and then press [OK]. The [Watermark] screen closes. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts. For Windows XPS Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
  • Page 74 Click [OK]. Check that the watermark to be printed is selected, and then press [OK]. The [Watermarks] screen closes. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts.
  • Page 75 Overlaying Forms or Logos (Overlay Print) Forms and logos can be registered in the printer for overlay printing. Create the forms to use and register it in the printer in advance. Note This function is not available with the Mac OS X printer driver. You must have the administrator rights for the computer when working with the Windows PS printer driver.
  • Page 76 Printing starts. For Windows PS Printer Driver Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432(PS)] icon, and then select [Printing Preferences]. Click [Overlays] on the [Job Options] tab, and then select [Use Overlay]. Click [New]. Enter the form name that you registered with the Storage Manager plug-in in [Form Name], and then click [Add].
  • Page 77 Memo Enter a name in [Overlay Name], and then select from [Print on Pages] the pages to which the overlay is applied. To apply an overlay by specifying the pages, select [Custom], and then enter the pages to which the overlay is applied in [Custom Pages]. Click [OK].
  • Page 78 Changing Print Quality (Resolution) You can change the print quality to suit your needs. Note If you set to [Fine / Detail (1200x1200)] or [Fine / Detail (1200x1200)], you may not be able to print complex files. In such a case, use [Normal].
  • Page 79 The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts. For Windows XPS Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Change [Quality] on the [Job Options] tab. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes.
  • Page 80 Select a value to set from [Print Quality]. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [Print]. Printing starts.
  • Page 81: Emphasizing Fine Lines

    Emphasizing Fine Lines You can print fine lines and small characters clearer. This function is enabled by default. Note This function is not available with the Windows XPS printer driver and Mac OS X PCL printer driver. The PS printer driver is not available with B412. For Windows PCL Printer Driver For Windows PS Printer Driver For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver...
  • Page 82 Select the [Adjust ultra fine lines] check box, and then click [OK]. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts. For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver As an example, this section describes printing that uses TextEdit.
  • Page 84 Adjusting the Image Finished Quality The overall printing result of an image is determined by the printer driver settings. Keep adjusting these settings until you obtain your preferred result. Note This function is not available with the Windows PS/XPS printer drivers and Mac OS X PS printer driver. For Windows PCL Printer Driver For Mac OS X PCL Printer Driver For Windows PCL Printer Driver...
  • Page 85 Change other settings if necessary, and then click [Print]. Printing starts.
  • Page 86 Selecting a Tray Automatically for the Specified Paper You can automatically select a tray (paper cassette (Tray 1 or Tray 2)) or MP tray that holds paper of the same size that is set with the printer driver. Note The PS printer driver is not available with B412. Be sure to set the paper size and weight for a paper cassette (Tray 1, and Tray 2), and the MP tray on the operator panel.
  • Page 87 Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Select [Automatically Select] from [Paper Source] on the [Paper/Quality] tab. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts. For Windows XPS Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
  • Page 88 Change other settings if necessary, and then click [Print]. Printing starts. For Mac OS X PCL Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select [Setup] from the panel menu. Select [Auto] from [Paper Source]. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [Print]. Printing starts.
  • Page 89 Click [Paper Feed Options] on the [Setup] tab. Select the [Auto] check box for [Paper feed options]. Click [OK]. The [OKI B432(PCL) Advanced Options] screen closes. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes.
  • Page 90 Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Click [Preferences] on the [Layout] tab. Select [On] for [Tray Switch] on the [OKI B432(PS) Advanced Options] screen. Click [OK]. The [OKI B432(PS) Advanced Options] screen closes. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK].
  • Page 91 Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts. For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select [Printer Features] from the panel menu. Memo If setting details are not displayed in the print dialog box for Mac OS X 10.7 to 10.9, click [Show Details] at the bottom of the dialog box.
  • Page 93 Registering Frequently-used Settings You can save the printer driver settings. For Windows PCL Printer Driver For Windows XPS Printer Driver For Mac OS X Printer Driver...
  • Page 94: Saving The Settings

    Printing with Registered Settings Saving the Settings Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Print preferences] > [OKI B432(PCL)]. Set the printing settings to save. Click [Save] in [Driver Setting] on the [Setup] tab.
  • Page 96 Printing with Registered Settings Registering Settings Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printing Preferences] > [OKI B432(XPS)]. Set the printing settings to save. Click [Save] in [Driver Settings] on the [Setup] tab.
  • Page 97 Printing starts.
  • Page 98 For Mac OS X Printer Driver Registering Settings Printing with Registered Settings Registering Settings Open a file to print on a computer. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Set the printing settings to save. Select [Save Current Settings as Preset] from [Presets]. Enter a name of the settings, and then click [OK].
  • Page 99 For Windows Printer Driver Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printer properties] > [OKI B432(*)]. * Select a printer driver type to use. Set the printing settings to use as the printer driver's default settings.
  • Page 100: Saving Toner

    Saving Toner Printing is possible with less toner. Note When Toner Saving is selected, printing quality is not guaranteed. The PS printer driver is not available with B412. For Windows PCL Printer Driver For Windows PS Printer Driver For Windows XPS Printer Driver For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver For Mac OS X PCL Printer Driver For Windows PCL Printer Driver...
  • Page 101 Printing starts. For Windows XPS Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Select the [Job Options] tab. Select the amount of toner to save from [Toner Saving]. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen.
  • Page 103 Storing Print Data in the Printer before Printing You can store print jobs in the memory that is integrated in the printer. This allows you to finish your work on your computer early, which makes it possible for your computer to process other tasks while the printer is operating in the background. Note If you cannot store the spooled data due to insufficient free space in the internal memory of the printer, a message is displayed to inform you that the file system is full, and the print job is not executed.
  • Page 104 Select the [Job Spool] check box, and then click [OK]. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Printing Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts.
  • Page 105 Specifying the Font to Use This section describes how to print by using resident fonts in the printer, and how to print by using computer fonts. Printing with the Printer's Fonts Printing with the Computer's Fonts...
  • Page 106 Printing with the Printer's Fonts TrueType fonts can be replaced with the printer's fonts for printing. Note The font substitution function retains the document's format, but is not intended to reproduce font design. If the font design needs to be accurately printed, disable the font substitution function. This function is not available with the Windows XPS printer driver and Mac OS X printer driver.
  • Page 107 For Windows PS Printer Driver Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printer properties] > [OKI B432(PS)]. Replace a TrueType font with a printer font by using [Font Substitution Table] on the [Device Settings] tab.
  • Page 108 Printing with the Computer's Fonts You can print with the same TrueType font appearance as on the screen. Note This function is not available with the Windows PCL/XPS printer drivers and Mac OS X printer drivers. The PS printer driver is not available with B412. For Windows PS Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
  • Page 109 Setting a Password to the Print Data (Authentication Print) You can store a print job in memory in the printer and print the job by entering the password on the operator panel. This is useful when printing data that you do not want to expose to third persons. Note If you cannot store the spooled data due to insufficient free space in the internal memory of the printer, a message is displayed to inform you that the file system is full, and the print job is not executed.
  • Page 110 For Windows PCL Printer Driver Setting a Password on a Computer Printing a Password-protected Document from the Printer Setting a Password on a Computer Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Select [Secure Print] from [Job Type] on the [Job Options] tab. Enter a job name in [Job Name] and a password in [Job Password].
  • Page 111 To clear an incorrect entry, press (CANCEL). To stop a job search, press (CANCEL). Check that [PRINT] is displayed, and then press (OK). To cancel the print job, select [DELETE]. When [COLLATING AMOUNT] is displayed, press to enter the number of copies, and then press (OK).
  • Page 112 For Windows PS Printer Driver Setting a Password on a Computer Printing a Password-protected Document from the Printer Setting a Password on a Computer Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Select [Secure Print] for [Job Type] on the [Job Options] tab. Enter a job name in [Job Name] and a password in [Personal ID Number (PIN)].
  • Page 113 Press on the operator panel to display [PRINT SECURE JOB], and then press (OK). Check that [STORED JOB] is displayed, and then press (OK). Enter the password that you set on the computer in [Password], and then press (OK). Job search begins. To clear an incorrect entry, press (CANCEL).
  • Page 114: Using A Windows Printer Driver

    For Mac OS X Printer Driver Using a Windows Printer Driver Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printer properties] > [OKI B432(*)]. * Select a printer driver type to use. Select the [Ports] tab.
  • Page 115 Enter the name of a file in [Save As], select a save destination, and then click [Save]. The print data is written to a file.
  • Page 116 Saving Frequently-printed Documents in the Printer Save a print job in the internal memory of the printer. When printing, call a print job by entering the password from the operator panel. Turning the printer off deletes the saved data. Note If you cannot store the spooled data due to insufficient free space in the internal memory of the printer, a message is displayed to inform you that the file system is full, and the print job is not executed.
  • Page 117 For Windows PCL Printer Driver Saving Print Data to the Printer from a Computer Printing the Saved Document from the Printer Saving Print Data to the Printer from a Computer With the printer driver, set a password to the file that you want to save in the printer. The data that is sent as a print job is saved in the memory of the printer.
  • Page 118 Enter the password that you set on the computer in [Password], and then press (OK). Job search begins. To clear an incorrect entry, press (CANCEL). To stop a job search, press (CANCEL). Check that [PRINT] is displayed, and then press (OK).
  • Page 119 For Windows PS Printer Driver Saving Print Data to the Printer from a Computer Printing the Saved Document from the Printer Saving Print Data to the Printer from a Computer With the printer driver, set a password to the file that you want to save in the printer. The data that is sent as a print job is saved in the memory of the printer.
  • Page 120 Printing the Saved Document from the Printer Print a password-protected print job saved in the internal memory of the printer. Press on the operator panel to display [PRINT SECURE JOB], and then press (OK). Check that [STORED JOB] is displayed, and then press (OK).
  • Page 121 Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. For Mac OS X Printer Driver Check that the [OKI B432(*)] icon is found in [Print & Scan] in [System Preferences]. * Select a printer driver type to use. Drag the icon to the desktop (the dock).
  • Page 122 Adjusting the Tone of Photographs for Printing (PS Gamma Adjuster) You can adjust the tone of a photograph to print with the halftone adjustment function in the printer. Adjust the tone of a photograph or another image if it is too strong. Note This function is not available with the Windows PCL printer driver and Mac PCL printer driver.
  • Page 123 For Windows PS Printer Driver Registering an Adjusted Halftone Printing with a Registered Halftone Registering an Adjusted Halftone Click [Start], and then select [All Programs] > [Okidata] > [PS Gamma Adjuster] > [PS Gamma Adjuster]. Select a printer from [Select Printer]. Click [New].
  • Page 124 Click [Preferences]. Select the [Gamma Adjuster] check box on the [Job Options] tab. Select the registered halftone adjustment name. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. The [Preferences] screen closes. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Printing starts.
  • Page 125 For Mac OS X PS Printer Driver Registering an Adjusted Halftone Printing with a Registered Halftone Registering an Adjusted Halftone Start PS Gamma Adjuster. Click [New]. Adjust the halftone. Edit the graph or enter the gamma value or the tone density in the text box to adjust the halftone. Enter a setting name in [Gamma Curve Name], and then click [Save].
  • Page 126 Memo If setting details are not displayed in the print dialog box for Mac OS X 10.7 to 10.9, click [Show Details] at the bottom of the dialog box. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [Print]. Printing starts.
  • Page 127 Printing with OKI LPR Utility This chapter describes how to utilize the printer that is connected to a network by using OKI LPR Utility. Sending a File to a Printer Deleting an Unnecessary Print Job...
  • Page 128 Sending a File to a Printer If there is a printer that is connected via a network and registered in OKI LPR Utility, you can download the print data. Click [Start] on a computer, and then select [All Programs] > [Okidata] > [LPR Utility] > [LPR Utility].
  • Page 129 Deleting an Unnecessary Print Job You can use OKI LPR Utility to delete unnecessary print jobs. Click [Start] on a computer, and then select [All Programs] > [Okidata] > [LPR Utility] > [LPR Utility]. Select [Printer Status] from the [Remote Print] menu.
  • Page 130: Checking The Print Status

    Checking the Print Status You can check the print status by displaying a list of print jobs from the Web page that are sent to the printer. Open the Web page of the printer. About the IP Address of the printer Setting the IP address How to open the Web page About the Web Page of the Printer...
  • Page 131 Checking the Menu Hierarchy of the Print Functions (Menu Tree) You can check the menu hierarchy by pressing on the operator panel. PRINT SECURE JOB STORED JOB CONFIGURATION TRAY COUNT MP TRAY TRAY1 TRAY2 SUPPLIES LIFE TONER (n.nK) DRUM NETWORK (If the wireless LAN function is not integrated) IPV4 ADDRESS SUBNET MASK GATEWAY ADDRESS...
  • Page 132 PRINT INFO CONFIGURATION NETWORK DEMO PAGE DEMO1 PRINT FILE LIST PRINT PSE FONT PRINT PCL FONT PRINT PPR FONT PRINT FX FONT USAGE REPORT PRINT ERROR LOG MENUS TRAY CONFIG MP TRAY CONFIG PAPERSIZE "A4 or LETTER" X DIMENSION "210 MILLIMETER or 8.5 INCH" Y DIMENSION "297 MILLIMETER or 11.0 INCH"...
  • Page 133 HEX DUMP PRINT ADJUST POSITION ADJUST MP TRAY X ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER" Y ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER" DUPLEX X ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER" DUPLEX Y ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER" TRAY1 X ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER" Y ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER" DUPLEX X ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER" DUPLEX Y ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER" TRAY2 X ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER" Y ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER"...
  • Page 134 MEDIA CHECK "ENABLE" OVERRIDE A4/LT "YES" RESOLUTION "600 DPI" TONER SAVE MODE "OFF" ORIENTATION "PORTRAIT" LINES PER PAGE "60 LINES or 64 LINES" EDIT SIZE "CASSETTE SIZE" X DIMENSION "210 MILLIMETER or 8.5 INCH" Y DIMENSION "297 MILLIMETER or 11.0 INCH" PS SETUP L1 TRAY "TYPE1"...
  • Page 135 FIT TO LETTER "ENABLE or DISABLE" TEXT HEIGHT "SAME" EPSON FX SETUP CHARACTER PITCH "10 CPI" CHARACTER SET "SET-2" SYMBOL SET "IBM-437" LETTER O STYLE "DISABLE" ZERO CHARACTER "NORMAL" LINE PITCH "6 LPI" WHITE PAGE SKIP "OFF" CR FUNCTION "CR" LINE LENGTH "80 COLUMN"...
  • Page 136 PRINT STATISTICS USAGE REPORT "ENABLE" SUPPLIES REPORT "DISABLE" RST MAIN CNT RST SUPPLIES CNT CHANGE PASSWORD NEW PASSWORD VERIFY PASSWORD AirPrint Google Cloud Print PRINT MANUALLY DELETE REGISTERED INFO REGISTER TO Google Cloud Print SETTINGS OF Google Cloud Print USING CLOUD SERVICE "ENABLE" DNS PRIMARY "0.0.0.0"...
  • Page 137: Using Google Cloud Print

    Using Google Cloud Print Google Cloud Print is a print service provided by Google that enables you to print from a mobile phone, smartphone, computer, or other network devices. An overview of Google Cloud Print is provided, and the basic settings and management are described here. About Google Cloud Print Setting Google Cloud Print Printing with Google Cloud Print...
  • Page 138 About Google Cloud Print The printer supports Google Cloud Print. With Google Cloud Print, you can send documents or images to a specified printer from anywhere. For example, you can print from your computer at home to a printer in your office, or from the application you always use to your printer at home - such printing can be easily achieved.
  • Page 139 Setting Google Cloud Print To use Google Cloud Print, a Google account is required. This section describes how to register the printer in Google Cloud Print by using a Google account. If you already have an account, there is no need to create a new account. Proceed to step 3. Memo To enter the [Google Cloud Print] menu, the administrator password is required.
  • Page 140 When the URL for authentication is displayed on the screen of the computer, click the URL. Note There is a time restriction for registration (authentication) processing (approximately 10 minutes). Proceed to step 26 within the time restriction to complete the registration. If you cannot complete within the time restriction and an error message is displayed, return to step 19, and then register again.
  • Page 141: Printing With Google Cloud Print

    Printing with Google Cloud Print This section describes how to output to the printer with Google Cloud Print. Note The print quality may not be the same as when printing with the printer driver. PDF files with transparency effects applied may not be printed correctly. Encrypted PDF files may not be printed.
  • Page 142 To cancel before printing, delete a print job from the management screen of Google Cloud Print. The management screen of Google Cloud Print (https://www.google.com/cloudprint)
  • Page 143 Managing Google Cloud Print How to check whether the printer is registered in Google Cloud Print, how to change and delete the settings are described. Checking Google Cloud Print Registrations Checking or Changing the Use of Cloud Service Settings Deleting the Registered Information Checking That Deletion is Complete About Importing the CA Certificate of the Proxy Server...
  • Page 144 Checking Google Cloud Print Registrations You can check whether the printer is registered in Google Cloud Print in one of the following three ways. Checking from the Management Screen of Google Cloud Print Checking from the Web Page Checking from the Operator Panel Checking from the Management Screen of Google Cloud Print Access the Google Web site from a computer, smartphone, or other mobile device.
  • Page 145 Press to display [Google Cloud Print], and then press (OK). Check that the following four items are displayed. PRINT MANUALLY DELETE REGISTERED INFO REGISTER TO Google Cloud Print SETTINGS OF Google Cloud Print...
  • Page 146 Checking or Changing the Use of Cloud Service Settings You can check and edit the Google Cloud Print settings. Checking the Use of Cloud Service Settings Changing from the Web page Changing from the Operator Panel Checking the Use of Cloud Service Settings Open a Web browser.
  • Page 147 Change settings.
  • Page 148 Deleting the Registered Information Delete the information about the printer that is registered in Google Cloud Print by following the procedure below. Check that the printer is connected to a network. Memo If you delete the information with the printer connected to a network, the registration information on the management screen of Google Cloud Print is also deleted at the same time.
  • Page 149 Checking That Deletion is Complete You can check whether the printer is deleted from Google Cloud Print in one of the following three ways. Checking from the Management Screen of Google Cloud Print Checking from the Web Page Checking from the Operator Panel If the Registration Information Remains on the Management Screen of Google Cloud Print If You Deleted the Information on the Management Screen of Google Cloud Print Checking from the Management Screen of Google Cloud Print...
  • Page 151 About Importing the CA Certificate of the Proxy Server You can import the CA certificate from the Web page of the printer (http://(The IP address of the printer)). Specify the certificate that is issued by the certificate authority trusted by the proxy server. You can import a PEM, DER, or PKCS#7 file. Memo For detail on the network, contact your network administrator.
  • Page 152: Using Airprint

    Using AirPrint Using AirPrint allows you to print from an iOS mobile device (such as iPhone, iPad and iPod touch) or a Mac without installing a printer driver. An overview of AirPrint is provided, and the basic settings are described here. About AirPrint Setting AirPrint Registering the Printer in a Computer (Mac OS X)
  • Page 153 About AirPrint The printer supports AirPrint. AirPrint is a function that enables you to easily print from an iOS mobile device (such as iPhone, iPad and iPod touch) or a Mac computer. The mobile device or Mac computer automatically detects printers that supports AirPrint on a network. With AirPrint, you can easily print a photo, E-mail, Web page or other displays on the screen just by tapping the screen a few times.
  • Page 154 Setting AirPrint Connect the printer to the same network as a mobile device. The printer supports infrastructure mode. Note The printer does not support ad-hoc mode. The printer is connected to a mobile device via wireless access points. The printer is connected to the access points with a wired or wireless LAN. If you want to connect with a Wireless LAN, set the wireless LAN in advance.
  • Page 155 Select [System Preferences] from the Apple menu. Click [Print & Scan]. Click [+], and then select [Printers]. Select [OKI-B432-******], and then click [Add]. Check that the printer is displayed in [Printer], and [B432-AirPrint] is displayed in [Kind]. Close [Print & Scan].
  • Page 156: Printing With Airprint

    Tap [Printer] to select the printer. The functions that the printer supports are displayed. Set options. Tap [Print]. Printing from a Computer (Mac OS X) Open a file to print. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select [OKI-B432] from [Printer].
  • Page 157 Set options. Click [Print].
  • Page 158 Basic Information The basic information required for using the printer is collected. Names of Components This section provides the names of the components on the front side, rear side of the printer and inside the printer, the names of the operator panel and related information.
  • Page 159: Names Of Components

    Names of Components This section provides the names of the components on the front side, rear side of the printer and inside the printer, the names of the operator panel and related information. Front of the Printer Rear of the Printer Inside the Printer Names and Functions on the Operator Panel...
  • Page 160: Front Of The Printer

    Front of the Printer The section describes the name of each component. Name Operator panel Connector cover Installing the Wireless LAN Module (Optional) to the Printer Power switch Multi Purpose Tray Multi Purpose Tray extension Top cover open button Facedown stacker...
  • Page 161: Rear Of The Printer

    Rear of the Printer The section describes the name of each component. Name Rear cover Name Faceup stacker Power connector USB interface connector Network interface connector...
  • Page 162: Inside The Printer

    Inside the Printer The section describes the name of each component. Name Top cover LED head Cleaning the LED Head Fuser unit Toner cartridge Replacing the Toner Cartridge Image drum Replacing the Image Drum Paper cassette (Tray 1)
  • Page 163 Names and Functions on the Operator Panel This section describes the names and functions of components on the operator panel. No. Name Function LCD panel Displays the printer status. Menu Scroll Displays the menu mode. Buttons " ", " In menu mode, use these buttons to display the previous or next item. Hold down this button for 2 seconds "...
  • Page 164 Note The printer must be connected to the network via TCP/IP. Setting or Checking by Opening the Web Page of the Printer To use the OKI LPR Utility (Windows) Note The printer must be connected to the network via TCP/IP.
  • Page 165 Setting or Checking by Opening the Web Page of the Printer You can set network settings and menu settings for the printer by using the Web page. About the Web Page of the Printer This section provides various information required for utilizing the Web page of the printer. About Items That Can be Set or Checked This section describes what you can do with the Web page of the printer.
  • Page 166: About The Operating Environment

    About the Web Page of the Printer From the Web page on a computer, you can set network settings and menu settings for the printer. The Web page can be used for Windows and Mac OS X. About the Operating Environment Opening the Web Page from a Computer Logging In as the Administrator About the Status Window...
  • Page 167 Click [Administrator Login.]. Enter the user name of the administrator in [Username] and the current password in [Password], and then click [OK]. Memo The factory default user name and password are "root" and "aaaaaa", respectively. Set the printer information that can be checked on a network, and then click [OK] or [SKIP]. Note To omit the setting, click [SKIP].
  • Page 168: Description Of Functions

    About the Status Window You can check the printer status on the Web page from a computer connected to the network. About the Operating Environment for the Web Page About the Web Page of the Printer Description of functions Description Displays the printer information.
  • Page 170: Device Information

    About Items That Can be Set or Checked Device Information Printer Menu Admin Setup Direct Print Job List Links Device Information Item Description Status Displays the current status of the printer. All the warnings and errors that have occurred on the machine are displayed as "failure information".
  • Page 171 Admin Setup This function is displayed only if you log in as an administrator of the printer. Device PIN and User Settings (Editing) Printing can be controlled per user. Network Setup Item Description General Network Settings Sets a network protocol. Wireless Sets the wireless settings.
  • Page 172 Print Setup You can set general printing settings. PS Setup (Not supported by B412) You can set the emulation mode for PS. PCL Setup You can set the emulation mode for PCL. XPS Setup You can set the emulation mode for XPS. IBM PPR Setup You can set the emulation mode for IBM PPR.
  • Page 173 Item Description Job List Displays a list of print jobs that are sent to the machine. You can delete unnecessary jobs. Links Item Description Links Displays the links (URL) that are set by factory default, and the links that are set by your administrator. Edit Your administrator can set any URLs.
  • Page 174: Loading Paper Or Envelopes

    Loading Paper or Envelopes This chapter describes various information about paper that can be loaded in a paper tray of this machine. About Paper Types That Can be Loaded and Storage Methods About Paper Sizes, Weight, and Number of Sheets That Can be Loaded Loading Paper Loading Envelopes Registering the Paper Size, Type, or Weight...
  • Page 175: Available Paper Types

    To perform high-quality printing, be sure to use the supported paper types that satisfy requirements, such as material, weight, or paper surface finishing. If you print on paper that is not recommended by Oki Data, check the print quality and the movement of the paper thoroughly in advance to ensure that there are no problems.
  • Page 176: Paper Recommendations

    Monarch 98.4 x 190.5 (3.875 x 7.5) Nagagata 3 120 x 235 mm Nagagata 4 90 x 205 mm Yougata 4 105 x 235 mm Custom Width: 86 to 216 Length: 140 to 356 Label 210 x 297 0.1 to 0.15 mm Letter (8.5 x 11) Partly-printing...
  • Page 177 About Paper Sizes, Weight, and Number of Sheets That Can be Loaded Loading in Tray 1 Loading in Tray 2 Loading in the MP Tray Loading in Tray 1 Type Available paper size Tray capacity Paper weight setting value Printer driver Operator panel Plain Paper 250 sheets (B412, B432, ES4132)
  • Page 178 Used when wrinkles occur in printing on plain paper. The paper weight capable of duplex printing is 60 to 120 g/m The paper size capable of duplex printing is 182 to 216mm in width and 257 to 356 mm in length. Loading in the MP Tray Type Available paper size...
  • Page 180 Loading Paper There are three ways to feed paper: using Tray 1, Tray 2 (optional), or MP tray. Printing on plain paper is performed from Tray 1, Tray 2 (optional), or MP tray. envelopes and labels are printed from the MP tray. Loading in Tray 1 or Tray 2 Loading in the MP Tray...
  • Page 181 Loading in Tray 1 or Tray 2 The following procedure describes how to load paper in Tray 1 or Tray 2. Note The following procedure uses Tray 1 as an example, and the same procedure applies to Tray 2. Pull the paper cassette out. Adjust the paper guide and paper stopper to the paper size and secure them.
  • Page 182 Note If the metal plate (1) under the paper in the paper cassette is up, press it down until it locks with a click before inserting the paper cassette into the printer. Inserting the paper cassette without pressing down the metal plate may cause malfunction. Memo To use A4, Legal (13 inches), Legal (13.5 inches), or Legal (14 inches) size paper with Tray 1, pull out the paper stopper toward the rear of the paper cassette.
  • Page 183 Insert the paper cassette into the printer. Register the loaded paper in the printer. Proceed to "Registering the Paper Size, Type, or Weight".
  • Page 184 Loading in the MP Tray The following procedure describes how to load paper in the MP tray. Open the MP tray. Pull the paper support out. Open the sub support. Adjust the manual feeding paper guide (1) to the width of paper to be loaded. Insert the paper with the print side up until its edge touches the paper feed entrance.
  • Page 185 Note Do not load paper over the " " mark. Register the loaded paper in the printer. Proceed to "Registering the Paper Size, Type, or Weight". Note Use paper stored under proper temperature and humidity conditions. Do not use paper that has curled or warped from humidity (using such paper can cause wrinkles to develop).
  • Page 186 Loading Envelopes This section describes how to load envelopes in the MP tray. Open the MP tray. Pull the paper support out. Open the sub support. Adjust the manual feeding paper guide (1) to the width of paper to be loaded. Paper loading direction Com-9, Com-10, DL, C5, C6, Monarch Insert the paper with the print side up until its edge touches the paper feed entrance.
  • Page 187 Do not load paper over the " " mark. Open the faceup stacker on the rear of the printer. Note Do not open the faceup stacker during printing. Paper jams may result. Open the faceup stacker. Papers are output to and stacked in reverse order of printing on the faceup stacker. Pull the paper support out.
  • Page 188 Tray1:530 sheets Tray2:530 sheets MP Tray:100 sheets Load the paper so that the paper is fed in longitudinal direction. Do not load paper of different sizes, types, or weights in the same tray. To add paper, remove the already loaded paper, stack up it onto the new paper, and then align the edges of all the paper. Do not push with too much force when inserting the paper cassette.
  • Page 189 Registering the Paper Size, Type, or Weight After loading the paper in Tray 1, Tray 2, or the MP tray, you must register the loaded paper in the printer. This information needs to be set from the printer's operator panel. The paper sizes for Tray 1, Tray 2 (optional), and MP tray are set to [A4] by factory default.
  • Page 190 About Paper Output Output stacker Supported paper type Capacity Facedown stacker Plain paper 150 sheets (if paper weight is 80 g/m Faceup stacker Plain paper 100 sheets (if paper weight is 80 g/m Hagaki 10 sheets (thick paper and envelopes) Envelope Label When performing duplex printing, paper is output to the facedown stacker.
  • Page 191 Faceup output is not available with duplex printing. Do not open the faceup stacker during printing. Paper jams may result. Open the faceup stacker on the rear side of the printer. Open the faceup stacker. Pull the paper support out.
  • Page 192 Saving Power Consumption with the Power Save Function The printer has three Power Save modes: Power Save, Sleep, and Deep Sleep. If you do not use the printer for a certain period of time, the printer automatically enters Power Save mode, saving power consumption. Alternatively, you can switch the printer to Power Save mode by pressing (POWER SAVE).
  • Page 193: Setting Power Save Mode

    Setting Power Save Mode If you do not use the printer for a certain period of time, the printer automatically enters Power Save mode, saving power consumption. This section describes how to set Power Save mode. Opening the Web Page of the Printer from a Computer This section describes how to set Power Save mode from the Web page.
  • Page 194 Opening the Web Page of the Printer from a Computer You can set Power Save mode from the Web page of the printer. Set the length of idle time before entering Power Save mode. Open the Web page of the printer. About the IP address of the printer Setting the IP address Log in as the administrator.
  • Page 195 Using the Operator Panel You can set the length of idle time before entering Power Save mode. Longer idle time before entering Power Save mode may reduce the time taken to start the printing. If the set time data is not received, Power Save mode is applied. Setting the Length of Idle Time before Entering Power Save Mode Exiting Power Save Mode to Standby Status Setting the Length of Idle Time before Entering Power Save Mode...
  • Page 196: Setting Sleep Mode

    Setting Sleep Mode When a set period of time elapses, the printer enters Sleep mode from Power Save mode. In Sleep mode, the status of the printer is almost the same as when the printer is turned off. Note If an error has occurred, the printer does not enter Sleep mode. If the wired network connection is switched to the wireless network connection, the machine does not enter Deep Sleep mode but enters Sleep mode.
  • Page 197 About Restrictions in Sleep Mode and Deep Sleep Mode This section describes the restrictions when the printer is in Sleep mode and Deep Sleep Mode. If the printer displays an error, the printer may not enter Sleep mode and Deep Sleep Mode. In Sleep mode, the network function is restricted as follows.
  • Page 198 Reducing Power Consumption by Automatically Turning the Machine Off If you do not use the printer for a certain period of time, the printer automatically enters Auto Power Off and turns off. This chapter describes the Auto Power Off setting items and how to set these settings. About the Auto Power Off Function Setting Items This section describes three setting items, which determine the printers's action for Auto Power Off.
  • Page 199 About the Auto Power Off Function Setting Items If you do not use the printer for a certain period of time, the printer automatically enters Auto Power Off and turns off. To use the printer again, turn the printer on. There are three Auto Power Off setting items, which determine the printer's action for Auto Power Off.
  • Page 200 Setting Auto Power Off When the printer is connected to a network, set the following settings to apply Auto Power Off. Enabling Auto Power Off Setting the Transition Time Enabling Auto Power Off Press on the operator panel several times until [ADMIN SETUP] is displayed, and then press (OK).
  • Page 201 Switching the Printer Online Printing is not possible from a computer while the printer is offline. Switch the printer from offline to online. Press (ONLINE) on the operator panel to switch to [READY TO PRINT].
  • Page 202: Windows Operation

    Windows Operation This chapter describes how to display the property screen and print setup screen of the printer driver for OS other than Windows 7. Displaying the Property Screen of the Printer Driver Displaying the Print Setup Screen of the Printer Driver...
  • Page 203 Displaying the Property Screen of the Printer Driver This section describes how to display the property screen of the printer driver for OSs other than Windows 7. Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Vista Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008...
  • Page 204 Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Right-click the Start button at the lower left of the screen, and then select [Control Panel] > [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printer properties].
  • Page 205 Windows Vista Click [Start] on a computer, and then select [Control Panel] > [Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Properties].
  • Page 206 Windows Server 2008 R2 Click [Start], and then select [Control Panel] > [Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printer properties].
  • Page 207 Windows Server 2008 Click [Start], and then select [Control Panel] > [Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Properties].
  • Page 208 Displaying the Print Setup Screen of the Printer Driver This section describes how to display the setup screen of the printer driver for OSs other than Windows 7. Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Vista Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008...
  • Page 209 Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Right-click the Start button at the lower left of the screen, and then select [Control Panel] > [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printing preferences].
  • Page 210 Windows Vista Click [Start], and then select [Control Panel] > [Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printing preferences].
  • Page 211 Windows Server 2008 R2 Click [Start], and then select [Control Panel] > [Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printing preferences].
  • Page 212 Windows Server 2008 Click [Start], and then select [Control Panel] > [Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printing preferences].
  • Page 213 Checking the Menu Hierarchy of the Printer (Menu Tree) About the menu hierarchy Setting Menu Hierarchy of the Printer (Menu Tree)
  • Page 214 Troubleshooting This category describes how to solve problems that occur while you are using the printer. Memo The Attention indicator and Ready indicator light up or flash. If the Attention indicator or Ready indicator Lights Up or Flashes on the Operator Panel There are some restrictions depending on your OS on a computer.
  • Page 215 If an Error Message is Displayed on the Operator Panel If an error occurs in the printer, an error message and/or an error code (a 3-digit number) is displayed on the operator panel. Checking an Error Message (Error Message Search) This section describes how to check error messages.
  • Page 216 Checking an Error Message (Error Message Search) If an error occurs in the printer, an error message and/or an error code (a 3-digit number) is displayed on the operator panel. The Attention indicator lights up or flashes. If you are not sure how to solve a problem, enter the error message or error code into "Error Message Search", and then check the error cause and its solution.
  • Page 217: If A Paper Jam Occurs

    If a Paper Jam Occurs Be sure not to disassemble the device, because smoke or other serious malfunctions may result, or electric shock or other dangerous situations may result. Error Message Content Reference code OPEN A paper jam has occurred near the duplex printing unit. Open the rear If the Error Code is "372"...
  • Page 218 If the Error Code is "391" or "392" This section describes how to clear a paper jam near the paper cassette part or paper feed part in the printer. The same method is applicable to Tray 2. Pull out the paper cassette and remove the jammed paper. Tray 1 Tray 2...
  • Page 219 If the Error Code is "380", "381", "382", "385" or "390" (inside the Printer) This section describes how to clear a paper jam in the paper feed part inside the printer. Open the top cover. Burns may result. Do not touch the fuser, because it is very hot. Take the image drum out.
  • Page 220 Do not expose the image drum to direct sunlight or strong light (approximately 1,500 lux or more). Even under room lighting, when leaving the image drum cartridge for 5 minutes or more, put sheets of paper over it to shield it from the light. Even with sheets of paper put over the image drum cartridge, do not leave it for one hour or more.
  • Page 221 If the bottom end of the paper is visible Hold the rear end of the jammed paper, and then pull the paper out gently. Align the guide posts (ABCD) on the left and right sides of the image drum with their guide grooves on the left and right sides inside the printer, and then put the image drum back into the printer gently.
  • Page 222 If the Error Code is "380", "381", "382", "385" or "390" (Paper Output Part) This section describes how to clear a paper jam in the paper output part in the printer. Open the top cover. Burns may result. Do not touch the fuser, because it is very hot. Take the image drum out.
  • Page 223 Do not expose the image drum to direct sunlight or strong light (approximately 1,500 lux or more). Even under room lighting, when leaving the image drum cartridge for 5 minutes or more, put sheets of paper over it to shield it from the light. Even with sheets of paper put over the image drum cartridge, do not leave it for one hour or more.
  • Page 224 If you cannot remove the paper, open the rear cover, hold the top end of the paper, and then pull the paper out gently. If you cannot remove the paper by using the above method, proceed to step 4 without pulling it out forcibly. Align the guide posts (ABCD) on the left and right sides of the image drum with their guide grooves on the left and right sides inside the printer, and then put the image drum back into the printer gently.
  • Page 226 If the Error Code is "372" This section describes how to clear a paper jam in the duplex printing unit in the printer. Open the top cover. Burns may result. Do not touch the fuser, because it is very hot. Take the image drum out.
  • Page 227 Do not expose the image drum to direct sunlight or strong light (approximately 1,500 lux or more). Even under room lighting, when leaving the image drum cartridge for 5 minutes or more, put sheets of paper over it to shield it from the light. Even with sheets of paper put over the image drum cartridge, do not leave it for one hour or more.
  • Page 228 Turn the handles on both sides of the transcription unit in the direction of the arrow on the side, and then secure the transcription unit to the printer main unit. Note Do not touch the sponge roller of the transcription unit. Align the four guide posts (ABCD) with their guide grooves inside the printer, and then put the image drum back into the printer gently.
  • Page 229 If You Suspect Something is Wrong The printer cannot be turned on. Reference The power cord is Turn the printer off, and then plug in the power cord firmly. Turning the Printer unplugged. The power is out. Check whether the power is supplied to the outlet and whether a power failure If a Power Failure has occurred.
  • Page 231 If the Attention indicator or Ready indicator Lights Up or Flashes on the Operator Panel Checking the Problem Status Checking the Data Reception Status Checking the Problem Status If any problem occurs in the printer, the Attention indicator (red) lights up or flashes. The states of the indicator - flashing and lighting up - are described as follows: :Warning is issued, but printing is possible.
  • Page 232 If Paper in the Tray is not Fed Properly Memo If you cannot solve a problem with the following solutions, contact your dealer. Paper often jams. Multiple sheets of paper are pulled in at the same time. Paper is pulled in at Reference an angle.
  • Page 233 There are fills at the top Insert a margin into the top edge of the paper. edge of the paper. An envelope is creased. Reference The paper is damp. Use paper stored under proper temperature and humidity About Paper Types That conditions.
  • Page 234 Using the Windows PCL Printer Driver Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [B432(PCL)] from [Printer properties]. Enter [2] for [Installed Paper Trays] on the [Device Options] tab, and then click [OK].
  • Page 235 Click [Print & Scan]. Select [OKI B432], and then click [Options & Supplies]. Select the [Driver] tab. Select [2 (1 Optional Tray)] for [Available Trays], and then click [OK].
  • Page 236 If You Cannot Print from Windows To use the second tray unit (optional), you must set the second tray unit with a printer driver. Note For details on problems related to applications, contact their suppliers. Information to be Checked First This section describes check items and solutions if you cannot print from Windows.
  • Page 237 Information to be Checked First Problem If the Network Connection Caused the Problem Problem Check the LINK lamp (green). They light up or flash when a connection is established with 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T. If the relevant lamp does not light up or flash, the network is not operating correctly. Check the STATUS lamp (orange).
  • Page 238: Windows Server 2003

    On the "OKI LPR Utility" screen, select a printer in use, select [Remote Print] > [Confirm Connections], and then check that the value for [IP Address] matches the printer's IP address. If the "Queue Status" of OKI LPR Utility is "Paused", select the stopped printer, and then clear the [Pause] check box in [Remote Print].
  • Page 239 Windows 192.168.0.3 Printer 192.168.0.2 [SUBNET MASK] Windows 255.255.255.0 Printer 255.255.255.0 [Gateway] Windows Not used Printer 0.0.0.0...
  • Page 240 Causes and Solutions for Other Cases Cannot print Cause Solution Reference The printer is turned off. Turn the printer on. Turning the Printer The interface is disabled. Set [USB] to [Enable] in the printer's menu USB SETUP settings. The printer cable is disconnected. Insert the printer cable.
  • Page 241 If You Cannot Print from Mac OS X Note For details on problems related to applications, contact their suppliers. Information to be Checked First This section describes check items and solutions if you cannot print from Mac OS X. If the Problem Still Persists This section describes how to solve the problems that persist even after checking the items and trying the solutions at an early stage after you cannot print.
  • Page 242 Information to be Checked First Problem If the Network Connection Caused the Problem Problem Check the LINK lamp (green). They light up or flash when a connection is established with 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T. If the relevant lamp does not light up or flash, the network is not operating correctly. Check the STATUS lamp (orange).
  • Page 243 If the Problem Still Persists Select [System Preferences] from [Apple Menu]. Select [Network] from the [Show] menu. Check that [Ethernet] (or [Ethernet 1], [Ethernet 2], [USB Ethernet], [Thunderbolt Ethernet], or other options) is displayed. Select [Ethernet] (or the same option as the above step), and then check that [IP Address], [SUBNET MASK], and [Router] are correct.
  • Page 244 Causes and Solutions for Other Cases Printing is slow. Cause Solution Reference Printing is also being processed in the Mac Use a Mac computer with faster processing computer. speed. [High Quality] or [Fine/Detail] is selected for Select [Normal] for [Quality] or [Print Quality] in Changing Print Quality [Quality] or [Print Quality].
  • Page 245 If You Cannot Print Via the Network UNIX Utilities UNIX Check that the printer's "IP Address" and "Host Name" are registered in the "etc/hosts file". When using the lp protocol, check that the remote printer's logical printer name (example: rp=lp) is registered in the "etc/hosts file". The logical printer names include "lp", "sjis", and "euc": "lp"...
  • Page 246 Unable to Set Up a Printer Driver This chapter describes the solutions if you cannot set up a printer driver when the printer is connected to a computer with a USB cable. If Setup is Not Possible through USB Connection (Windows) This section describes how to check settings in a printer driver that is installed in a computer running on Windows.
  • Page 247: Other Cases

    The port for the print destination is not set correctly with the printer driver. Check the settings as follows: Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [B432(*)] from [Printer properties]. * Select a printer driver type to use.
  • Page 248 via a USB Interface There may be a problem with the USB Replace it with a spare USB cable, if available. cable. A USB hub is used. Connect the printer to the computer directly. The setup operation has been stopped. Perform the setup operation from the beginning according to the procedure.
  • Page 249 If Setup is Not Possible through USB Connection (Mac OS X) Symptom Solution Reference The interface is disabled. Set [USB] to "ENABLE" in the printer's menu USB SETUP settings. It is possible that the USB cable does not Use a USB 2.0 cable. meet the standard.
  • Page 250 If Configuration Tool has a Problem [User Setting] tab Symptom Cause Solution Reference When using the cloning function, The model name of To clone settings from a printer to another printer, the model Cloning a copy destination printer is not the copy destination name of these printers must be the same, and if model displayed on the screen.
  • Page 251: If A Power Failure Occurs

    If a Power Failure Occurs Printer Operation You can set a recovery method when power recovers. Note When power recovers, you can select a recovery method by following the procedure below. Select [ADMIN SETUP] > [POWER SETUP] to display [POWER RETURN], and then select [MANUAL] or [STATE CONTINUE]. [MANUAL]: You turn the printer on manually.
  • Page 252 About Problems of Each Function This chapter describes details and solutions for the following problems. Print Problems AirPrint Problems Google Cloud Print Problems...
  • Page 253: Print Problems

    Check with your network administrator. computer are incorrect. The status of the printer is "Paused" in OKI In OKI LPR Utility, select the printer, and then clear the "Pause" LPR Utility. check box on the "Remote Print" menu. Cannot print (USB connection)
  • Page 254 Cause Solution Reference The print data is complicated. Simplify the print data. Printing is slow. Cause Solution Reference Printing process is also processed in the computer. Use a computer with faster processing speed. The print data is complicated. Simplify the print data.
  • Page 255 AirPrint Problems Note The printer may take a few minutes to connect to a network after it turns on. Check that the printer is connected to the network before printing. Update to the latest versions of Mac OS X and iOS before using. Symptom Check item Solution...
  • Page 256 Google Cloud Print Problems Symptom Check item Solution Reference The printer cannot be registered Register again from the beginning. Setting in Google Cloud Print. Google Cloud Print Unable to print. Is the printer Register the printer in Google Cloud Print correctly. Checking registered in Google Google...
  • Page 257 The connection cannot be established due to your network environment. Check with your network administrator. xxxxxx14 An error with the DNS server has occurred. Checking Google Cloud Print Registrations Check the DNS server setting of the printer or the setting of the proxy server name. xxxxxx15 Failed to connect to the proxy server.
  • Page 258 About Problems with Printing Results This chapter describes the causes of problems with printing results and their solutions. List of Examples of Problems You can view a list of problems with printing. Click a link to view its topic. Vertical White Lines Appear Printed Images are Fading Vertically Printed Images are Light White Spots and Lines Appear...
  • Page 259 List of Examples of Problems Memo If you cannot solve a problem with the following solutions, contact your dealer. List of Examples of Problems Vertical White Lines Appear Printed Images are Fading Printed Images are Light Vertically White Spots and Lines Appear Vertical Lines Appear Horizontal Lines and Spots Appear Periodically White Area on Paper is Lightly...
  • Page 260 Vertical White Lines Appear Cause Solution Reference The LED heads are dirty. Wipe the LED heads with a soft tissue paper. Cleaning the LED Head The toner is low. With the toner cartridge attached to the image drum, tap the toner cartridge. If Replacing the the problem persists, replace the toner cartridge.
  • Page 261 Printed Images are Fading Vertically Cause Solution Reference The LED heads Wipe the LED heads with a soft tissue paper. Cleaning the LED Head are dirty. The toner is With the toner cartridge attached to the image drum, tap the toner Replacing the Toner Cartridge low.
  • Page 262 Printed Images are Light Cause Solution Reference The image cartridge Install the toner cartridge properly. Replacing the Toner is not installed Cartridge properly. The toner is low. Replace the toner cartridge. Replacing the Toner Cartridge The paper is damp. Use paper stored under proper temperature and humidity conditions. About Paper Types That Can be Loaded and Storage...
  • Page 263 White Spots and Lines Appear Cause Solution Reference The paper is damp or Use paper stored under proper temperature and About Paper Types That Can be Loaded and dry. humidity conditions. Storage Methods...
  • Page 264 Vertical Lines Appear Cause Solution Reference The image drum is damaged. Replace the image drum. Replacing the Image Drum The toner is low. Replace the toner cartridge. Replacing the Toner Cartridge...
  • Page 265 Horizontal Lines and Spots Appear Periodically Cause Solution Reference If the intervals of lines or spots are approximately 94 mm Lightly wipe the image drum with a soft tissue paper. Replacing (3.7 inches), the green tube of the image drum is the Image Replace the image drum if it is damaged.
  • Page 266 White Area on Paper is Lightly Stained Cause Solution Reference The paper has a static Use paper stored under proper temperature and About Paper Types That Can be Loaded and charge. humidity conditions. Storage Methods The paper is too thick. Use thinner paper.
  • Page 267 The Periphery of Characters is Smudged Cause Solution Reference The LED heads are Wipe the LED heads with a soft tissue Cleaning the LED Head dirty. paper. The paper is unsuitable. Use recommended paper. About Paper Types That Can be Loaded and Storage Methods The paper is damp.
  • Page 268 The Entire Paper is Lightly Stained When Printing on Envelopes or Coated Paper Cause Solution Reference The toner may stick to the entire area of an envelope or coated paper. This is not a malfunction. Coated paper is not recommended.
  • Page 269 Toner Comes Off When Printed Paper is Rubbed Cause Solution Reference The settings of the Press on the operator panel, select [MENUS] > [TRAY CONFIG] > select the paper Registering media type and the Paper tray you are using, and then set appropriate values to [MEDIATYPE] and [MEDIAWEIGHT]. weight are incorrect.
  • Page 270 Uneven Gloss Cause Solution Reference The settings of the Press on the operator panel, select [MENUS] > [TRAY CONFIG] > select the paper Registering media type and the Paper tray you are using, and then set appropriate values to [MEDIATYPE] and [MEDIAWEIGHT]. weight are incorrect.
  • Page 271 Black or White Dots Appear Cause Solution Reference The paper is unsuitable. Use recommended paper. About Paper Types That Can be Loaded and Storage Methods If the intervals of lines or spots are approximately 94 mm Lightly wipe the image drum Replacing the Image Drum (3.7 inches), the green tube of the image drum is damaged or dirty.
  • Page 272 Dirt is Printed Cause Solution Reference The paper is damp. Replace the damp paper with new paper. About Paper Types That Can be Loaded and Storage Methods The paper is unsuitable. Use recommended paper. About Paper Types That Can be Loaded and Storage Methods...
  • Page 273 The Entire Page is Printed Black Cause Solution Reference The printer may be malfunctioning. Contact your dealer.
  • Page 274: Nothing Is Printed

    Nothing is Printed Cause Solution Reference Two or more sheets of paper are fed at the same time. Fan a stack of paper well, and then load the paper again. Loading Paper The printer may be malfunctioning. Contact your dealer.
  • Page 275 White Patches Appear Cause Solution Reference The paper is damp. Replace the damp paper with new paper. About Paper Types That Can be Loaded and Storage Methods The paper is unsuitable. Use recommended paper. About Paper Types That Can be Loaded and Storage Methods...
  • Page 276 The Peripheral Area of the Page is Dirty Cause Solution Reference The document is not reduced at the rate that suits the paper Reduce the document at the rate that suits the paper size. size.
  • Page 277 The Printed Image is Skewed Cause Solution Reference Paper is not loaded properly. Adjust the paper guide, and then load paper.
  • Page 278: Other Problems

    Other Problems Memo If you cannot solve a problem with the following solutions, contact your dealer. Symptom Cause Solution Reference Nothing is displayed The power cord is unplugged. Turn the printer off, and then plug in the power on the display cord firmly.
  • Page 279 entering Power Save, Sleep or Deep Sleep mode. Save Function The printer may be cleaning the image Wait for a while. drum. The printer is adjusting the temperature Wait for a while. of the fuser unit. The printer is processing data from Wait until printing is completed.
  • Page 280 About Restrictions on Each OS This chapter describes restrictions on printer drivers and utilities. Windows 8/Windows Server 2012/Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1...
  • Page 281 Windows 8/Windows Server 2012/Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2008 Item Restriction Description of the restriction and work-around Printer [Help] is not displayed. Help display is not supported. driver (PS) Network Extension The [User Account Control] screen is displayed. When an installer or utility starts, the [User Account Control] screen may printer appear.
  • Page 282 OKI LPR Cannot search When the [Don't allow exceptions] check box is selected in the Firewall settings, you cannot search Utility for a printer. for a printer in a segment that is connected to another router. Printers connected to the same segment do not have this problem.
  • Page 283 Checking and Changing the Settings of the Printer Information about setting menus of this machine, how to change a setting, the included utility software, and other information are provided. Setting Menu Items and Functions of the Printer This section describes the setting menu items of the printer and their functions. Setting Menu Hierarchy of the Printer (Menu Tree) You can view the setting menu items of the printer per the menu hierarchy level.
  • Page 284 Setting Menu Items and Functions of the Printer You can view the setting menu items of the printer and their functions. Set these functions on the operator panel. PRINT SECURE JOB Use this setting item to pint an authentication print job. CONFIGURATION You can check consumable information of the printer, network setting information, and other information.
  • Page 285 PRINT SECURE JOB You can print a password-protected print job for authentication print, sent to the printer from a computer. About how to print Setting a Password to the Print Data (Authentication Print) Item Description STORED JOB NOT FOUND Displayed when there is no job to print. PRINT When there is a job to print, select whether to perform the printing or to delete the job.
  • Page 286 CONFIGURATION Check the information on the printer's consumables and settings. Press on the operator panel to display [CONFIGURATION], and then press (OK). Press to display the item you want to check, and then press (OK). Check the settings. Item Description TRAY COUNT MP TRAY Displays the total number of prints made from the...
  • Page 287 CU VERSION Displays the firmware version of the control unit. PU VERSION Displays the firmware version of the print unit. Displays the total capacity of all implemented RAM. FLASH MEMORY Displays the total capacity of all flash memory.
  • Page 288 PRINT INFO Print and check the printer's information. Press on the operator panel to display [PRINT INFO], and then press (OK). Press to display the item you want to print, and then press (OK). Information will be printed. Item Description CONFIGURATION Prints the printer configuration information.
  • Page 289 MENUS You can set the trays and the power-saving function of the printer. Press on the operator panel to display [MENUS], and then press (OK). Press to display the item you want to set, and then press (OK). Change the setting, and then press (OK).
  • Page 290 ECO MODE If set to [ON]: In the case of making a small number of prints, printing starts even when the fuser has not reached the specified temperature. If set to [OFF]: Printing starts when the fuser reaches the specified temperature. CLRABLE ONLINE Sets the timing to remove the display of warnings that can be cleared.
  • Page 291 Change the setting if there is unevenness in the image quality. BG SETTING Corrects the variation in print results that is caused by temperature and humidity conditions, as well as differences in print density and the frequency of printing. Change the value if the background is dark. DRUM CLEANING Sets whether to perform drum cleaning before printing.
  • Page 292 ADMIN SETUP You can enable/disable each category and set other settings. This menu should only be used by the system administrator. About Advanced Settings About Administrator Menu Items and Functions in the Printer (ADMIN SETUP)
  • Page 293 PRINT STATISTICS You can set whether to enable or disable usage report printing, whether to clear the counter in the report, and other settings. To enter this menu, the administrator password is required. Press on the operator panel to display [PRINT STATISTICS], and then press (OK).
  • Page 294 AirPrint Check the AirPrint setting in the printer. Press on the operator panel to display [AirPrint], and then press (OK). Press to select a value, and then press (OK). [*] is added to the right side of the set value. Press (ONLINE) to switch to [READY TO PRINT].
  • Page 295 Google Cloud Print You can set Google Cloud Print. Press on the operator panel to display [Google Cloud Print], and then press (OK). Press to display the item you want to set, and then press (OK). Press to display the target value. Change the setting, and then press (OK).
  • Page 296 WIRELESS SETTING Set a wireless LAN. To enter this menu, the administrator password is required. Press on the operator panel to display [WIRELESS SETTING], and then press (OK). Enter the administrator password. The factory default password is "aaaaaa". Press (OK). Press to display the item you want to set, and then press (OK).
  • Page 297 ENABLING WIRED You can set the wired LAN settings. To enter this menu, the administrator password is required. Press on the operator panel to display [ENABLING WIRED], and then press (OK). Enter the administrator password. The factory default password is "aaaaaa". Press to display [YES] or [NO], and then press (OK).
  • Page 298 Advanced Boot Menu About Administrator Menu Items and Functions in the Printer (BOOT MENU)
  • Page 299 Setting Menu Hierarchy of the Printer (Menu Tree) You can view the setting menu items of the printer per the menu hierarchy level. PRINT SECURE JOB Use this setting item to pint an authentication print job. CONFIGURATION You can check consumable information of the printer, network setting information, and other information. PRINT INFO You can print and check information about the printer.
  • Page 300 PRINT SECURE JOB PRINT SECURE JOB STORED JOB...
  • Page 301 CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION TRAY COUNT MP TRAY TRAY1 TRAY2 SUPPLIES LIFE TONER (n.nK) DRUM NETWORK (If the wireless LAN function is not integrated) IPV4 ADDRESS SUBNET MASK GATEWAY ADDRESS MAC ADDRESS NETWORK VERSION IPV6 LOCAL IPV6 GLOBAL NETWORK (If the wireless LAN function is integrated) NETWORK INFO CONNECTION TYPE IPV4 ADDRESS...
  • Page 302 PRINT INFO PRINT INFO CONFIGURATION NETWORK DEMO PAGE DEMO1 PRINT FILE LIST PRINT PSE FONT PRINT PCL FONT PRINT PPR FONT PRINT FX FONT USAGE REPORT PRINT ERROR LOG...
  • Page 303 MENUS MENUS TRAY CONFIG MP TRAY CONFIG PAPERSIZE "A4 or LETTER" X DIMENSION "210 MILLIMETER or 8.5 INCH" Y DIMENSION "297 MILLIMETER or 11.0 INCH" MEDIATYPE "PLAIN" MEDIAWEIGHT "MEDIUM" TRAY USAGE "WHEN MISMATCHING" TRAY1 CONFIG PAPERSIZE "A4 or LETTER" X DIMENSION "210 MILLIMETER or 8.5 INCH" Y DIMENSION "297 MILLIMETER or 11.0 INCH"...
  • Page 304 DUPLEX Y ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER" TRAY2 X ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER" Y ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER" DUPLEX X ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER" DUPLEX Y ADJUST "0.00MILLIMETER" PAPER BLACK SET "0" DARKNESS "0" SMR SETTING "0" BG SETTING "0" DRUM CLEANING "OFF" HIGH HUM. MODE "OFF" QUIET MODE "OFF" Memo "...
  • Page 305 ADMIN SETUP About Advanced Settings About Administrator Menu Items and Functions in the Printer (ADMIN SETUP) ADMIN SETUP NETWORK SETUP TCP/IP "ENABLE" NETBIOS OVER TCP "ENABLE" IP ADDRESS SET "AUTO" IPV4 ADDRESS SUBNET MASK GATEWAY ADDRESS WEB "ENABLE" TELNET "DISABLE" FTP "DISABLE"...
  • Page 306 CR FUNCTION "CR" LF FUNCTION "LF" PRINT MARGIN "NORMAL" PEN WIDTH ADJUST "ON" TRAY ID# MP TRAY "4" TRAY1 "1" TRAY2 "5" XPS SETUP DIGITAL SIGNATURE "OFF" DISCARD CONTROL "AUTO" MC MODE "ON" UNZIP MODE "SPEED" WHITE PAGE SKIP "OFF" IBM PPR SETUP CHARACTER PITCH "10 CPI"...
  • Page 307 OTHERS SETUP RAM SETUP RECEIVE BUF SIZE "AUTO" RESOURCE SAVE "OFF" FLASH SETUP FLASH INITIALIZE FORMATTING "PCL" STORAGE SETUP ENABLE INITIAL "NO" JOB LOG SETUP SAVE JOB LOG "DISABLE" CLEAR JOB LOG SECURITY SETUP ACCESS CONTROL "DISABLE" LANGUAGE SETUP LANG INITIALIZE JOB CANCEL SETUP CANCEL KEY BEHAVIOR "SHORT"...
  • Page 308 PRINT STATISTICS PRINT STATISTICS USAGE REPORT "ENABLE" SUPPLIES REPORT "DISABLE" RST MAIN CNT RST SUPPLIES CNT CHANGE PASSWORD NEW PASSWORD VERIFY PASSWORD Memo " " indicates the factory default setting.
  • Page 309 AirPrint AirPrint...
  • Page 310 Google Cloud Print Google Cloud Print PRINT MANUALLY DELETE REGISTERED INFO REGISTER TO Google Cloud Print SETTINGS OF Google Cloud Print USING CLOUD SERVICE "ENABLE" DNS PRIMARY "0.0.0.0" DNS SECONDARY "0.0.0.0" PROXY "DISABLE" PROXY SERVER "Null" PROXY PORT NO. "8080" PROXY USER ID "Null"...
  • Page 311 WIRELESS SETTING WIRELESS SETTING WPS SETUP WPS-PBC WPS-PIN WIRELESS SELECTION "A list of access points' names found in the search" MANUAL SETUP SSID SECURITY "DISABLE" WPA ENCRYPTION TYPE "AES" WPA PRE-SHARED KEY EXECUTE RECONNECTION Memo " " indicates the factory default setting.
  • Page 312 ENABLING WIRED ENABLING WIRED...
  • Page 313 Changing General Settings This chapter describes how to change a printer setting. Using the Web page of the Printer This section describes how to open the Web page of the printer and change settings of the printer. Using Configuration Tool (Windows Only) This section describes how to display information about the printer, change and manage setting of the printer by using the Configuration Tool utility.
  • Page 314 Using the Web page of the Printer You can change settings of the Web page of the printer from a computer. Changing the Administrator Password Changing the Printer's Settings Obtaining the Date Automatically Changing the Administrator Password You can change the administrator password for the printer from the Web page. The administrator password set on the Web page is used when logging in to the printer from the operator panel or the Web page.
  • Page 315 Note When you enter a password, it is displayed as " " on the screen. Click [Submit]. The new setting is applied when the network function is restarted. Memo You do not need to restart the printer. Next time you log in as the administrator, use the new password. Changing the Printer's Settings You can change the printer's settings from the Web page.
  • Page 316 Enter the NTP server in [NTP Server (Primary)]. Enter another NTP server in [NTP Server (Secondary)] if necessary. Click [Submit]. The new setting is applied when the network function is restarted.
  • Page 317 Using Configuration Tool (Windows Only) Configuration Tool is a utility that enables you to display information about the printer, and change and manage settings. This chapter describes an overview of Configuration Tool, how to install it, how to set the plug-in, and what you can do with Configuration Tool. About Configuration Tool This section describes an overview of Configuration Tool.
  • Page 318 About Configuration Tool Configuration Tool has the following functions to allow easy setup and management of multiple printers. Displaying Printer Information Setting the Printer's Network Settings About the Operating Environment List of Utility Software Note You must log in as the computer's administrator for setup. Some functions may not be available depending on the user settings.
  • Page 319 Network setup [Storage Manager] plug-in Registration and deletion of form data Management of stored jobs List of icons used in Configuration Tool Icon name Description Reread resource information Reloads the settings of the printer. Save to device Saves the settings in the printer. Return to top page Returns to the top page.
  • Page 320 Send download file to printer Sends a download file. Send project files to printer Sends a project. Send file(s) to printer Send file(s) to the printer. Open a Job Management window Displays the job control screen. Open an Administrator Functions window Displays the administrator function screen.
  • Page 321 Installing Configuration Tool The following four types of plug-ins are available for Configuration Tool. User Setting Plug-in Alert Info Plug-in Network Setting Plug-in Storage Manager Plug-in Insert the "Software DVD-ROM" into a computer. A window is displayed. When [AutoPlay] is displayed, click [Run Setup.exe]. Memo If the [User Account Control] dialog box is displayed, click [Yes].
  • Page 322: Removing A Printer

    Registering or Removing a Printer Registering a Printer Removing a Printer Checking the Printer Status Registering a Printer When installing a new printer, register the printer in Configuration Tool. Click [Start], and then select [All Programs] > [Okidata] > [Configuration Tool] > [Configuration Tool]. Select [Register Device] from the [Tools] menu.
  • Page 323: Checking The Printer Status

    Click [Yes] on the confirmation screen. Checking the Printer Status You can check the status and information of the printer. Click [Start], and then select [All Programs] > [Okidata] > [Configuration Tool] > [Configuration Tool]. Select a printer from [Registered Device Table]. Select the [Device Info] tab.
  • Page 324: Basic Settings

    Setting the Alert Info Plug-in You can use the Alert Info plug-in to display a message on your computer when a job is complete. As a special term for this software, completion of a job is called an "event". Note The Alert Info plug-in can be used with devices connected to the network.
  • Page 325 Select the device to set up. Change the settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. Filter Settings You can set the display alert conditions for printing documents. Click [Start], and then select [All Programs] > [Okidata] > [Configuration Tool] > [Configuration Tool]. Select [Alert Info] from the [Plug-in] menu.
  • Page 326 Memo You can check the details of recorded logs in [Log details].
  • Page 327 Setting the Network Setting Plug-in The settings for the Network Setting plug-in are displayed when the Network Setting plug-in is installed. You can set the IP address of your printer, enable or disable device settings, and the display of the Web page. You can set up a network with Configuration Tool.
  • Page 328 The search results are displayed. Note If "Windows Security Alert" appears when searching, click "Allow access". Setting the Printer's Network Settings Click [Start], and then select [All Programs] > [Okidata] > [Configuration Tool] > [Configuration Tool]. Select [Network Setting] from the [Plug-in] menu. From the list of devices, select the printer to set up by referring to the IP addresses or MAC addresses.
  • Page 329 Enter the network password, and then click [OK]. Note The default password is the last six digits of the MAC address referred to in step 3. When you enter a password, it is displayed as " " on the screen. If the password includes an alphabet, enter upper case and lower case correctly.
  • Page 330 Select [Network Setting] from the [Plug-in] menu. Select [Discover Devices]. The list of search results is displayed. From the list, select the printer to set up by referring to the IP addresses or MAC addresses. Click (Change password). Enter the current password and the new password, and then click [OK]. Note The default password is the last six digits of the MAC address referred to in step 4.
  • Page 332 Cloning the User Setting You can copy the user setting to another printer. Click [Start], and then select [All Programs] > [Okidata] > [Configuration Tool] > [Configuration Tool]. Select the source device to be cloned from [Registerd Device Table]. Select the [User Setting] tab. Click [Cloning].
  • Page 333 Setting the Storage Manager Plug-in The Storage Manager plug-in can manage jobs to be stored in the printer, and store forms and fonts used for printing. Note The job management function does not support encryption-authenticated jobs. Overlay and other functions are supported. About icons About Configuration Tool To use the Storage Manager, you need to install Configuration Tool.
  • Page 334 Registering Forms (Form Overlay) Logos and other forms can be registered in the printer for overlay printing. This section describes how to register forms. About how to print overlays Overlaying Forms or Logos (Overlay Print) To use the Storage Manager, you need to install Configuration Tool. Installing Configuration Tool Note This function is not available with Windows XPS Printer Driver.
  • Page 335 Click [Start], and then select [All Programs] > [Okidata] > [Configuration Tool] > [Configuration Tool]. Select [Storage Manager] from the [Plug-in] menu. Click (New Project). Click (Add File to Project), and then select the created form file. The form is added to a project. Click the form file.
  • Page 336 Checking the Free Space in Memory You can check the free space in memory. To use the Storage Manager, you need to install Configuration Tool. Installing Configuration Tool Click [Start], and then select [All Programs] > [Okidata] > [Configuration Tool] > [Configuration Tool]. Select [Storage Manager] from the [Plug-in] menu.
  • Page 337 Deleting Unnecessary Jobs from Memory You can delete print jobs in memory. Note Encrypted authorized print jobs cannot be deleted with the Storage Manager plug-in. To use the Storage Manager, you need to install Configuration Tool. Installing Configuration Tool Click [Start], and then select [All Programs] > [Okidata] > [Configuration Tool] > [Configuration Tool]. Select [Storage Manager] from the [Plug-in] menu.
  • Page 338 Changing from the Operator Panel This section describes the operations performed by the administrator for changing device settings from the operator panel. The details of items that can be set by the administrator About Administrator Menu Items and Functions in the Printer (ADMIN SETUP) Press on the operator panel to display [ADMIN SETUP], and then press (OK).
  • Page 339 Using Network Extension (Windows Only) Network Extension is a utility that enables you to check the settings on the printer and set the composition of the options. An overview of Network Extension, how to start Network Extension, and what you can do with Network Extension are described. About Network Extension This section describes an overview of Network Extension.
  • Page 340 Network Extension is automatically installed when installing a printer driver through a TCP/IP network. Network Extension works in conjunction with the printer driver. Do not install only the Network Extension. Network Extension only functions when the printer driver is connected to OKI LPR port or the standard TCP/IP port.
  • Page 341 Starting Network Extension To use Network Extension, open the printer's properties screen. Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the printer icon, and then select [Printer properties] > [OKI B432(*)]. * Select a printer driver type to use.
  • Page 342 Checking the Printer's Settings You can check the printer's settings. Open the printer's properties screen. Displaying the Property Screen of the Printer Driver Select the [Status] tab. Click [Update]. Click [OK].
  • Page 343: Setting Options Automatically

    You can get the composition of options of the connected printer and automatically set the Windows PCL/XPS printer driver. Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the printer icon, and then select [Printer properties] > [OKI B432(*)]. * Select a printer driver type to use.
  • Page 344 Uninstalling Network Extension Click [Start], and then click [Control Panel] > [Programs and Features]. Select [OKI Network Extension], and then click [Uninstall]. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
  • Page 345 Changing the Advanced Network Settings This chapter describes the network settings of the printer. You can change network settings from the Web page of the printer, Configuration Tool, and Network Card Setup. Network Setting Items This section describes items that can be set with network functions, and how to print and check the values that are currently set. Opening the Web Page of the Printer from a Computer This section describes how to change network settings of the printer from the Web page on the computer.
  • Page 346: Network Setting Items

    Network Setting Items You can print and check network information that is currently set. Press on the operator panel to display [PRINT INFO], and then press (OK). Display [CONFIGURATION], and then press (OK). Display [NETWORK], and then press (OK) to print the settings. TCP/IP You can view a list of the setting items related to TCP/IP.
  • Page 347 Enables/Disables the auto-detect function of Windows. Macintosh ENABLE Enables/Disables the auto-detect function of Macintosh. Printer "OKI" + "-" + "Product Sets the rule for displaying the printer name on the computer Name name" + "-" + "the last when the auto-detect function is enabled.
  • Page 348 Item Factory default Description setting Configuration Network page Tool/Network Card Setup Setting plug- (Mac OS X) Short [printer name] + [last Specify a computer name, using up to 15 alphanumeric characters. Printer six digits of Ethernet The specified name is identified in NetBIOS over TCP. The specified Name address name is displayed in the Windows network computers.
  • Page 349 You can enter up to 255 half- width characters. Printer name "OKI" + "-" + "Product name" + Enter a name for the printer. You can enter "-" + "the last six digits of the up to 31 half-width characters.
  • Page 350 printer trap Item Factory Description default Web page Configuration Network setting Tool/Network Card Setup Setting plug-in (Mac OS X) Printer public Sets the community name for Printer Trap. You can use up to 31 alphanumeric Trap characters. Community Name Trap DISABLE Sets whether to use Printer Trap for TCP #1-5.
  • Page 351 SMTP (E-mail Transmission) Item Factory Description default Web page Configuration Network setting Tool/Network Card Setup Setting plug-in (Mac OS X) SMTP Send DISABLE Sets whether to use the SMTP (E-mail). SMTP Server (NULL) Sets the SMTP server name. Enter a domain name or IP address. If you are using a domain name, you must set the DNS (Pri)(Sec).
  • Page 352 (Warning) This setting is only valid when periodic notification is selected. Printing Paper 2 H 0 M Sets whether to issue notifications for errors related to paper feed. (Error) This setting is only valid when notification upon occurrence is selected. Printing Paper ENABLE Sets whether to issue notifications for errors related to paper feed.
  • Page 353 information) IP Address ENABLE Sets whether to include the IP address in the printer information that is (attached written in outbound E-mails. information) MAC Address DISABLE Sets whether to include the MAC address in the printer information that (attached is written in outbound E-mails. information) Short Printer DISABLE...
  • Page 354 Maintenance Item Factory Description default Configuration Network setting page Tool/Network Card Setup Setting plug-in (Mac OS X) Network NORMAL Normal: Scale For general use, use this setting value. This setting value enables efficient operation even when the printer is connected to a hub with a spanning tree function.
  • Page 355 Security Item Factory Description default Configuration Network setting page Tool/Network Card Setup Setting plug-in (Mac OS X) DISABLE Enables/Disables FTP access to the printer. Telnet DISABLE Enables/Disables TELNET access to the printer. Device Settings Device ENABLE Enables/Disables Web browser access to the printer. (Port (Web) Settings...
  • Page 356 IP Filtering Item Factory Description default Web page Configuration Network setting Tool/Network Card Setup Setting plug- (Mac OS X) IP Filtering DISABLE Enables/Disables the function that restricts access based on IP address. However, this function requires sufficient knowledge about IP addresses. For general use, be sure to set this setting to DISABLE.
  • Page 357 MAC Address Filtering Item Factory Description default Web page Configuration Network setting Tool/Network Card Setup Setting plug- (Mac OS X) MAC Address DISABLE Enables/Disables the function that controls access based on MAC address. Filtering However, this function requires sufficient knowledge about MAC addresses. For general use, be sure to set this setting to DISABLE.
  • Page 358 SSL/TLS Item Factory Description default Web page Configuration Network setting Tool/Network Card Setup Setting plug-in (Mac OS X) HTTP/IPP ENABLE Specifies whether to encrypt HTTP/IPP communication. FTP Receive DISABLE Specifies whether to encrypt reception via FTP. SMTP Receive DISABLE Specifies whether to encrypt reception via SMTP. Select Using self- Generates self-signed certificates.
  • Page 359 SNTP Item Factory Description default Web page Configuration Network Card setting Tool/Network Setting Setup (Mac OS X) plug-in SNTP DISABLE Sets whether to use the SNTP protocol. NTP Server (Null) Sets the IP address of the NTP server (primary) from (Primary) which time information is acquired.
  • Page 360 Job List Item Factory default setting Description Web page Configuration Network Tool/Network Card Setup Setting plug-in (Mac OS X) Job queue and (Document name, Job Select the items to be displayed on the list of jobs displayed item status, Computer name, (print data) that are currently waiting to be printed setting User name)
  • Page 361 IEEE802.1X Item Factory Description default Web page Configuration Network setting Tool/Network Card Setup Setting plug-in (Mac OS X) IEEE 802.1X DISABLE Enables/Disables IEEE 802.1X functions. EAP Type EAP-TLS Selects the EAP method. EAP User (NULL) Specifies the user name to be used in EAP. This setting is valid when EAP-TLS/PEAP is selected.
  • Page 362 IPSec Item Factory Description default Web page Configuration Network Card setting Tool/Network Setting Setup (Mac OS X) plugin IPSec DISABLE Specifies whether to use IPSec. IP Address 1-50 0.0.0.0 Specifies the host allowed to communicate by IPSec. IKE Encryption Algorithm AES-CBC 128 Specifies the IKE encryption method.
  • Page 363 Opening the Web Page of the Printer from a Computer To use the printer's Web page to change the network settings, refer to "Using the Web page of the Printer".
  • Page 364 Using Configuration Tool (Windows Only) To use Configuration Tool to change the network settings, refer to "Setting the Network Setting Plug-in".
  • Page 365 Using Network Card Setup with Mac OS X Network Card Setup is a utility that enables you to set a network for the printer and display the Web page. This section provides an overview of Network Card Setup, and describes how to start the utility and what you can do with the utility. To use Network Card Setup, TCP/IP must be enabled.
  • Page 366 Starting Network Card Setup Insert the "Software DVD-ROM" into a computer. Double-click [OKI] > [Utilities] > the [Network Card Setup] folder. Double-click Network Card Setup.
  • Page 367: Searching For A Printer

    Searching for a Printer Setting the Printer Search Criteria Setting the Timeout Conditions Setting the Printer Search Criteria By selecting the "Search local subnet" check box, you can search for printers that exist on the same segment. Note This setting is enabled by default. To search for a printer individually, you can add or remove the IP address of the printer you want to find.
  • Page 369 Setting the IP address Note As initial value, the IP address acquisition method is set to "Auto". If there is a DHCP server on the network, the IP address obtained from the server is displayed. Start Network Card Setup. Starting Network Card Setup Select a printer from the list.
  • Page 370: Changing The Password

    Web Setup Start Network Card Setup to set up the printer's network settings. Enabling the Web Setting Opening the Web Page Changing the Password Enabling the Web Setting Start Network Card Setup. Starting Network Card Setup Select a printer from the list. Select [Web Page Settings] from the [Printer] menu.
  • Page 371 The printer network card restarts.
  • Page 372 Quitting Network Card Setup Select [Quit Network Card Setup] from the [Network Card Setup] menu of Network Card Setup.
  • Page 373 Changing the Display Language on the Operator Panel Switch the language that is displayed on the operator panel of the printer by using a utility. Refer to the operation procedure that suits your computer environment. For Windows (Operator Panel Language Setup) For Mac OS X (Panel Language Setup)
  • Page 374 For Windows (Operator Panel Language Setup) Set the language that is displayed on the operator panel by using the "Software DVD-ROM". For the Network Connection For the USB Connection...
  • Page 375 For the Network Connection Connect the printer to a network with a LAN cable, and then set the language that is displayed on the operator panel. Check that the printer and a computer are connected and the printer is turned on, and then insert the "Software DVD-ROM"...
  • Page 376 Select [Network (Wired/Wireless)], and then click [Next]. Click [Control Panel Language Settings]. Select the model name of the printer, and then click [Next]. Select the language you want to set from the [Device Language Settings] drop-down list, and then click [Setup]. Enter the password, and then click [OK].
  • Page 378 For the USB Connection Connect the printer to a computer with a USB cable, and then set the language that is displayed on the operator panel. Memo Use a USB2.0 cable that is 5 m or shorter in length (2 m or shorter is recommended). Check that the printer is turned off and the USB cable is unplugged from the computer.
  • Page 379 Select [USB], and then click [Next]. Connect the printer to a computer with a USB cable. Click [Control Panel Language Settings]. Select a printer, and then click [Next]. Select the language you want to set, and then click [Setup]. Enter the password, and then click [OK].
  • Page 380 The printer restarts. When a setting completion message is displayed, click [OK].
  • Page 381: Restart The Printer

    For Mac OS X (Panel Language Setup) You can change the display language used on the operator panel. About the Operating Environment List of Utility Software Print a menu map of the printer. Check the "Language format" number that is printed on the menu map. If you are using a TCP/IP connection, check the printer's IP address on the menu map.
  • Page 382 Checking the Printer Fonts on the Operator Panel You can check the printer fonts. Load A4 paper in the paper cassette. Memo If you print on paper other than A4, part of the content may not be printed. Press on the operator panel to display [CONFIGURATION], and then press (OK).
  • Page 383 Checking/Changing the Image Quality You can adjust print finishing by adjusting the image contrast and density. Adjusting the Contrast (Contrast) This section describes how to adjust the image brightness and contrast when printing. Adjusting the Density This section describes how to adjust the density when printing.
  • Page 384 Adjusting the Contrast (Contrast) Note This function is not available with the Windows PCL printer driver. Open the file to be printed. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Preferences]. Click the [Setup] tab > [Image Setting] > [Detail]. Select the [Brightness] and [Contrast] values, and then click [OK].
  • Page 385: Adjusting The Density

    Adjusting the Density You can change the print density in five levels. If small characters are smudged or image data is too dark, set the density in the "Light (minus)" direction. If thin lines are patchy, set the density in the "Dark (Plus)" direction. Note This function is not available with PS and XPS printer drivers.
  • Page 386 Open a file. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select [Job Options] from the panel menu, and then click [Advanced]. Set [Density], and then click [OK].
  • Page 387 About the Included Utility Software This chapter describes how to describe pieces of the included utility software that are useful when using the printer. Installing Software This section describes how to install utility software. Refer to the operation procedure that suits your computer environment. List of Utility Software This section provides a list of utility software available with the printer.
  • Page 388: Installing Software

    Installing Software If you have a utility you want to use, install it from the "Software DVD-ROM". You can also run a utility directly from the "Software DVD- ROM", and use it. Installing from the "Software DVD-ROM" This section describes how to install a utility to a computer running Windows and Mac OS X. Uninstalling Software This section describes how to uninstall a utility.
  • Page 389 You can copy a utility by dragging to any location. You can also run the utility directly from the "Software DVD-ROM". Insert the "Software DVD-ROM" into a computer. Double-click [OKI] > [Utilities] folder. Copy the folder of the utility you want to install by dragging and dropping it to a location of your choice.
  • Page 390: Uninstalling Software

    Uninstalling Software If you have a utility you want to remove, uninstall it by following the procedure below. For Windows For Mac OS X For Windows Click [Start], and then click [Control Panel] > [Programs and Features]. Select the utility you want to remove, and then click [Uninstall]. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
  • Page 391: Windows Utilities

    Setting item Options Consumables Network change display management check management information management Configuration Tool OKI LPRUtility Network Extension Web page Item Relevant Description System requirements References function Configuration Settings You can set network settings for the Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012...
  • Page 392: Mac Os X Utilities

    2008/Windows Server 2003 Network Management You can check the printer settings and set Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 Using Extension options on the printer driver. This utility is R2/Windows 8/Windows Server Network automatically installed when the printer 2012/Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Extension driver is installed via network connection.
  • Page 393 Maintenance This category describes how to replace and clean consumables for a longer, stress-free use of the printer. This category also provides an explanation of updating and deleting the printer driver for the computer connected to the printer. Replacing Consumables This section describes how to recognize the replacement periods of the consumables and how to replace them.
  • Page 394: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace consumables. Precautions for Replacement Replacing the Toner Cartridge Replacing the Image Drum...
  • Page 395 Use Oki Data genuine consumables to ensure optimum performance of the products. Charges for services for problems caused by the use of consumables other than Oki data genuine consumables are incurred, regardless of the warranty or in the maintenance contract. (Although use of non-genuine consumables does not always result in...
  • Page 397 Replacing the Toner Cartridge This section describes how to recognize the replacement period of an image drum, and how to replace the image drum. Estimated Replacement Cycle for Toner Cartridges Replacing the Toner Cartridge...
  • Page 398 Using other manufacturers' consumables may reduce printing quality and/or other performance. Charges will be incurred for services for problems caused by the use of consumables other than Oki data genuine consumables, regardless of whether the problem occurred during the warranty period or maintenance contract period.
  • Page 400 Replacing the Toner Cartridge Replace the toner cartridge. Memo Please recycle toner cartridges. If you have to dispose of used toner cartridges, put them into polyethylene bags or other container, and be sure to follow the regulations or instructions of your local government. Press the [OPEN] button.
  • Page 401 Take the new toner cartridge out of the package. Shake the toner cartridge a few times vertically and horizontally. Hold the toner cartridge straight and gently remove the tape. Insert the toner cartridge into the image drum by pushing the left end against the pin on the upper part of the image drum, and then put down the right end.
  • Page 402 Note If the toner cartridge is not securely attached, printing quality may decline. With a soft tissue paper, lightly wipe the lens surface of the LED head. Note Do not use solvents such as methanol and thinner. Using such solvents may damage the LED head. Close the top cover.
  • Page 403 Replacing the Image Drum This section describes how to recognize the replacement period of an image drum, and how to replace the image drum. Estimated Replacement Cycle for Image Drum Replacing the Image Drum...
  • Page 404 Using other manufacturers' consumables may reduce printing quality and/or other performance. Charges will be incurred for services for problems caused by the use of consumables other than Oki data genuine consumables, regardless of whether the problem occurred during the warranty period or maintenance contract period.
  • Page 405 Use Oki Data genuine consumables to ensure optimum performance of the products. Charges for services for problems caused by the use of consumables other than Oki data genuine consumables are incurred, regardless of the warranty or in the maintenance contract. (Although use of non-genuine consumables does not always result in problems, use extra care when using them.)
  • Page 406 Unpack a new image drum. Remove the silica gel pack. Note Be sure to use a new image drum. Accessories and image drums for other printers cannot be used. Align the image drum pins (A to D) with the grooves (A to D) inside the printer, and then install the image drum into the printer gently.
  • Page 407 About how to install the toner cartridge Replacing the Toner Cartridge Close the top cover.
  • Page 408 Cleaning the Main Unit and Parts The section describes how to clean each component of the printer. Cleaning the Surface of the Main Unit Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Cleaning the LED Head...
  • Page 409 Cleaning the Surface of the Main Unit Note Do not use petroleum ether, paint thinners, or alcohol, because using such chemicals can damage the plastic parts and/or coating of the printer. You do not need to lubricate any printer components. Do not lubricate the printer with oil. Turn the printer off.
  • Page 410: Cleaning The Paper Feed Rollers

    Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers If paper jams occur frequently, clean the paper feed rollers. Tray 1 and Tray 2 (Optional) MP Tray...
  • Page 411 Tray 1 and Tray 2 (Optional) Clean the paper feed roller in the paper cassette and the rollers inside the printer. The following procedure uses Tray 1 as an example, and the same procedure is applicable to Tray 2. Turn the printer off. Turning the Printer Off Pull the paper cassette out of the printer, and then remove the paper.
  • Page 412 Load paper in the paper cassette. Insert the paper cassette into the printer. Note If the metal plate under the paper in the paper tray is up, press it down until it locks with a click before inserting the paper tray into the printer.
  • Page 413 MP Tray Clean the paper feed rollers in the MP tray. Turn the printer off. Turning the Printer Off Open the MP tray. Close the MP tray slightly so that the left and right locks (1) can separate from the arms (2). Unlock the roller guide (3) by opening the left and right arms outward.
  • Page 414 Wipe the paper feed rollers with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water and then squeezed well. Note Use only water to wipe. You do not need to lubricate the printer with oil. Do not lubricate the printer with oil. Close the MP tray slightly.
  • Page 415: Cleaning The Led Head

    Cleaning the LED Head When white streaks appear on prints, images are not printed, or characters are blurred, clean the LED head. A dirty LED head can also result in paper jams. Note Do not use solvents such as methanol and paint thinner, because such chemicals can damage the LED head. Do not expose the image drum unit to direct sunlight or strong light (approximately 1,500 lux or more).
  • Page 416 Close the top cover.
  • Page 417 Removing the Installed Printer Driver This section describes how to remove the printer driver that is installed in a computer. The procedure varies depending on your OS. Note The descriptions here may be different from the actual product depending on the version of the printer driver, Windows, or Mac OS X. Removing the Printer Driver from a Computer (Windows) Removing the Printer Driver from a Computer (Mac OS X)
  • Page 418 Removing the Printer Driver from a Computer (Windows) Note You must log in as the administrator. If Windows is started, restart your computer. For Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 For Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 For Windows Server 2003 For Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012...
  • Page 419 When the [Remove Driver And Package] dialog box is displayed, select [Remove driver and driver package.], and then click [OK]. When [Print server properties] is displayed, click [Yes]. Note If the "The specified printer driver is currently in use" message is displayed, restart Windows, and then try to remove the printer driver again.
  • Page 420 Select the [Drivers] tab on the [Print Server Properties] screen. Click [Change Driver Settings]. Select the name of the printer you want to remove, and then click [Remove]. When the [Remove Driver And Package] dialog box is displayed, select [Remove driver and driver package.], and then click [OK].
  • Page 421 When the screen returns to the [Print Server Properties] screen, click [Close]. Restart Windows. For Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Click [Start], and then select [Control Panel] > [Printers]. Right-click the icon of the printer you want to remove, and then select [Delete]. When a confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes].
  • Page 422 When a confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes]. When [Remove Driver And Package] is displayed, click [Remove]. When the printer driver is successfully removed, click [OK]. Click [OK] in the [Print Server Properties]. Restart Windows. For Windows Server 2003 Click [Start], and then click [Control Panel] > [Printers and Faxes]. Right-click the icon of the printer you want to remove, and then select [Delete].
  • Page 424 Close [Printers & Scanners] ([Print & Scan] for OS X 10.7 to 10.8, or [Print & Fax] for OS X 10.6.8). Insert the "Software DVD-ROM" into a computer. Double-click [OKI] > [Drivers] > [PS*] > [Uninstaller]. * [PCL] if using the PCL driver Follow the on-screen instructions, enter the administrator's name and password, and then click [OK] until the uninstallation procedure is complete.
  • Page 425 Updating the Installed Printer Driver Note The descriptions here may be different from the actual product depending on the version of the printer driver, Windows, or Mac OS X. Updating the Printer Driver (Windows) Updating the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)
  • Page 426 Select any printer icon on the [Devices and Printers] screen. For the PCL printer driver For the PCL printer driver, right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printing preferences]. Click [About] on the [Setup] tab. For the PS printer driver For the PS printer driver, right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printing preferences].
  • Page 427 For the PCL printer driver, right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printing preferences]. Click [About] on the [Setup] tab. For the PS printer driver For the PS printer driver, right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printing preferences] > [OKI B432 (PS)]. Click [About] on the [Job Options]. For the XPS printer driver For the XPS printer driver, right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printing preferences] >...
  • Page 428 When the version information screen is displayed, write down the version, and then click [OK]. Remove the printer driver. Removing the Printer Driver from a Computer (Windows) Install a new printer driver. For Windows Display the version information screen in steps 1 to 2, and then check that the printer driver version is updated.
  • Page 429 Select a printer icon in the [Devices and Printers] folder. For the PCL printer driver For the PCL printer driver, right-click the [OKI B432 (PCL)] icon, and then select [Properties]. Click [About] on the [Device Options] tab. For the PS printer driver For the PS printer driver, right-click the icon of the printer to update, and then select [Printing preferences].
  • Page 430 When the version information screen is displayed, write down the version, and then click [OK]. Right-click the icon of the printer to update, and then select [Delete]. Hereafter, follow the on-screen instructions. Note To ensure the printer driver's successful update, remove all printer drivers of the same type as the printer driver to be updated. In the [Printers and Faxes] folder, select [File] >...
  • Page 432 Updating the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) Check details on the latest printer driver on the Oki Data Web site. Note You must log in as the administrator to complete this procedure. Remove the printer driver. Removing the Printer Driver from a Computer (Mac OS X) Install a new printer driver.
  • Page 433 Preparations Required Set your printer's default settings to suit the functions you want to use. Installing the Printer Installing Options (Purchasers Only) Turning the Printer On or Off Checking Operations by Performing a Test Print Changing the Administrator Password Connecting the Printer to a Computer Wired LAN connection Wireless LAN connection USB connection...
  • Page 434: Installing The Printer

    Installing the Printer This chapter describes how to unpack and install the printer. Installation Requirements This section describes the environment where the printer is installed and required space. Checking the Accessories This section describes the main unit of the printer and included accessories. Unpacking and Installing the Printer This section describes how to remove the printer from the packaging box and the procedure after the removal.
  • Page 435: Installation Requirements

    Installation Requirements Installation Environment Installation Space Installation Environment Install the printer in the following environment. Ambient temperature: 10℃ to 32℃ Ambient humidity: 20% to 80% RH (relative humidity) Maximum wet bulb temperature: 25℃ Note Use care to prevent condensation. It may cause a malfunction. If installing your printer where the ambient humidity is 30% or below, use a humidifier or antistatic mat.
  • Page 436 Side view (if the 530-sheet cassette is installed) Side view (if the second tray unit is installed)
  • Page 437: Checking The Accessories

    Checking the Accessories Check that you have everything shown below. Printer (the main unit) Image drum Starter toner cartridge The starter toner cartridge is installed in the image drum, which is installed in the printer before shipment. Note The starter toner cartridge is not installed in the ES models. Install the toner cartridge that is included in this printer. Refer to "Replacing the Image Drum".
  • Page 438 The user manual, which describes utilities and the printer's useful functions, is stored in the "Manual" folder of the Software DVD- ROM. Use the manual as reference.
  • Page 439: Unpacking And Installing The Printer

    Unpacking and Installing the Printer This section describes how to unpack and install the printer. Note Use extra care when handling the image drum (the green cylinder), because it is fragile. Do not expose the image drum to direct sunlight or strong light (approximately 1,500 lux or more). Even under room lighting, when leaving the image drum for 5 minutes or more, put sheets of paper over it to shield it from the light.
  • Page 440 Gently take out the image drum in the upward direction. Note With the starter cartridge, the ISO/IEC19752 standard print pattern can be printed on approximately 2,000 sheets of A4 paper. Remove the desiccant pack before installation. Align the image drum pins (A to D) with the grooves (A to D) inside the main unit, and then reinstall the image drum into the printer.
  • Page 442 Installing Options (Purchasers Only) The following option can be installed to the printer. Second tray unit Wireless LAN Module Note Be sure to turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and all the cables before installing the option. Installing the option with the printer turned on may cause the printer and option to malfunction.
  • Page 443 Installing the Second Tray Unit (Optional) to the Printer If you want to load more paper, install the second tray unit (Tray 2). You must set the printer driver after installing. Note The PS printer driver is not available with B412. Installing the Second Tray Unit (Optional) Setting the Printer Driver Setting Tray 2 (Optional) to the Windows PCL Printer Driver...
  • Page 444 Place the printer on the second tray unit gently. Memo Remove the second tray unit in the reverse order of installation. Plug the power cord and the unplugged cable, and then turn the printer on. When the printer is turned on, the power switch LED lamp is lit. Print a menu map to check that the second tray unit is installed correctly.
  • Page 445: Setting The Printer Driver

    Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select the printer driver to be used from [Printer properties]. Enter [2] for [Installed Paper Trays] on the [Device Options] tab, and then click [OK].
  • Page 446 Click [Start], and then select [Devices and Printers]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select the printer driver to be used from [Printer properties]. Select the [Lower Cassette] check box under [Installed Options] on the [Device Options] tab, and then click [OK].
  • Page 447 Installing the Wireless LAN Module (Optional) to the Printer Installing the wireless LAN module (optional) to the printer allows you to use the wireless LAN function. Note The wireless LAN module (optional) may not be available in some countries and regions. Set [WIRELESS MODULE] to [ENABLE] on the BOOT MENU.
  • Page 448: Turning The Printer On Or Off

    Turning the Printer On or Off This chapter describes important information about the power source and how to turn the printer on and off. About the Power Supply This section describes important information about the power supply. Turning the Printer On This section describes how to connect the power cord and handle the power plug.
  • Page 449 About the Power Supply The power supply must meet the following conditions. :110 to 127 VAC (Range 99 to 140 VAC) :220 to 240 VAC (Range 198 to 264 VAC) Frequency :50/60 Hz ± 2% Note If the power supply is unstable, use a voltage regulator. The maximum power consumption of the printer is 900 W.
  • Page 450: Turning The Printer On

    Turning the Printer On Plug the power cord into the power connector of the printer. Plug the AC cord into the electric socket. Press the power switch for approximately a second to turn the printer on. When the printer is turned on, the power switch LED lamp is lit. The operator panel displays the following, and when the startup process is complete, [READY TO PRINT] is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 451: Turning The Printer Off

    Turning the Printer Off Note Holding the power switch down for 5 seconds or more forcibly turns the printer off. Use this method only if a problem occurs. For details on printer problems, refer to "Troubleshooting". Press the power switch for approximately a second. The [SHUTTING DOWN.
  • Page 452 If You Do Not Use the Printer for a Long Period of Time If you do not use the printer for an extended period of time due to holidays, trips, or other reasons, unplug the power cord from the outlet. Memo The printer does not have functional failures if the power plug is pulled out for an extended period of time (4 weeks or more).
  • Page 453 Checking Operations by Performing a Test Print Print a menu map to check whether the printer operates correctly. Setting Menu Items and Functions of the Printer Load A4 paper in the tray. Note If paper other than A4 paper is used for performing a test print, the content may not be printed completely. Press on the operator panel to display [PRINT INFO], and then press (OK).
  • Page 454 Changing the Administrator Password It is recommended to change the administrator password to protect your security. Write the new password down and keep it safe. This chapter describes how to change the administrator password from the operator panel of the printer. To change the password from a computer, refer to "Changing the Administrator Password"...
  • Page 455: Connecting The Printer To A Network

    Connecting the Printer to a Network This chapter describes how to connect the printer to a network, and how to set an IP address and other network information. Note The printer cannot connect to a wired LAN and wireless LAN at the same time. If using a wireless LAN, do not connect a LAN cable to the printer.
  • Page 456 Connecting with a LAN Cable (Network Connection) If there is no DHCP server on a network, you must set the IP address on a computer or printer manually. Even if you are instructed to set a unique IP address that is specified by your network administrator, Internet service provider, or router manufacturer, you must set the IP address to the computer and printer manually.
  • Page 457 Insert the other end of the LAN cable into the hub. Turn the printer on.
  • Page 458 Connecting to a Wireless LAN (Optional) Connect the printer to a network by using a wireless LAN. Note The wireless LAN module (optional) may not be available in some countries and regions. [Cautions] For using a wireless LAN Read the following cautions carefully before using the printer in a wireless LAN environment. The printer cannot connect to a wired LAN and wireless LAN at the same time.
  • Page 459 Connecting with WPS If a wireless LAN access point supports WPS, you can easily connect to the wireless LAN with the button for simple setting (WPS button). Connect by following the procedure below. Check the position of the WPS button by referring to the instruction manual that is included in a wireless access point or other document.
  • Page 460 Selecting a Wireless Access Point from the Operator Panel to Connect If a wireless access point does not support WPS, you can specify a wireless LAN access point you want to use from the wireless LAN access points that the printer detects to establish a connection. You must enter an encryption key to establish a connection. Set by following the procedure below.
  • Page 461 If the displayed SSID is the same as the SSID that you prepared in step 1, select [YES], and then press (OK). When the setting completion screen is displayed, the setting of the wireless LAN is complete. If a different screen is displayed, repeat the procedure from step 4. Topics Checking That Connection is Established Correctly...
  • Page 462 Setting from the Operator Panel Manually to Connect Set the wireless LAN access point information (the SSID, encryption method, and encryption key) manually to connect to the wireless LAN. Set by following the procedure below. Check the SSID and encryption key by referring to the instruction manual that is included in a wireless access point or other document, and write the information down.
  • Page 463 Using the Web page of the Printer Press to display [EXECUTE], and then press (OK). If the displayed content is the same as that you checked in step 1, press (OK). Memo The encryption key varies depending on the wireless LAN access point or security. It takes approximately 30 seconds for the printer to detect the wireless LAN access point.
  • Page 464 Checking That Connection is Established Correctly This section describes the procedure for checking whether a connection is established to a wireless LAN correctly with the printer. Check by following the procedure below. If the antenna mark is displayed at the upper right of the operator panel, the connection is established correctly.
  • Page 465 Setting the IP address You must set an IP address to the printer so that you can use the printer connected to a network. This section describes how to set an IP address. Obtaining Automatically This section describes how to automatically obtain the IP address of the printer connected to a network from a server. Setting Manually This section describes how to manually set an IP address and other required network information on the operator panel of the printer.
  • Page 466 Obtaining Automatically In the printer's user menu, if [AUTO] is set for [IP ADDRESS SET] of [NETWORK SETUP] in [ADMIN SETUP], an IP address can be automatically obtained from the server simply by connecting to the network and turning the printer on. If the IP address setting is set to "MANUAL", you must change the setting from the user menu.
  • Page 467 Setting Manually To set the IP address manually, you must set the printer's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address from the printer's operator panel. Note If the IP address is set incorrectly, you may not be able to connect to the network. Check with your network administrator or the Internet service provider used for your Internet connection for the IP address and other information that can be set to the printer.
  • Page 468 Press (ONLINE). The setting values are saved in the printer and the network function restarts. The setting operation is complete when [READY TO PRINT] is displayed.
  • Page 469 Setting an IP address by Using the "Software DVD-ROM" (For Windows) You must set an IP address to the printer so that you can use the printer connected to a network. This section describes how to set the IP address of the printer by using the "Software DVD-ROM". Obtaining Automatically Setting Manually...
  • Page 470 Obtaining Automatically Check that the printer and a computer are connected and the printer is turned on, and then insert the "Software DVD-ROM" into the computer. When [AutoPlay] is displayed, click [Run Setup.exe]. Memo If the [User Account Control] dialog box is displayed, click [Yes]. Select a language from the drop-down list.
  • Page 471 Select [Network (Wired/Wireless)], and then click [Next]. Click [Device Network Setup]. Check the model name of the printer, and then click [Next]. Select [Auto], and then click [Setup]. Enter the printer's network password, and then click [OK].
  • Page 472 The factory default network password is the last six digits of the printer's MAC address. The settings are saved to the printer, and the network function restarts.
  • Page 473 Setting Manually Check that the printer and a computer are connected and the printer is turned on, and then insert the "Software DVD-ROM" into the computer. When [AutoPlay] is displayed, click [Run Setup.exe]. Memo If the [User Account Control] dialog box is displayed, click [Yes]. Select a language from the drop-down list.
  • Page 474 Select [Network (Wired/Wireless)], and then click [Next]. Click [Device Network Setup]. Check the model name of the printer, and then click [Next]. Select [Manual], enter [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], and [Gateway Address], and then click [OK]. Enter the printer's network password, and then click [OK].
  • Page 475 The factory default network password is the last six digits of the printer's MAC address. The settings are saved to the printer, and the network function restarts.
  • Page 476 Connecting a Computer to the Printer via a USB Interface Prepare a USB cable. A USB cable is not provided with the printer. Prepare a USB 2.0 cable separately. Memo If you want to connect in USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode, use a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 USB cable. Turn the printer and computer off.
  • Page 477 Installing Printer Drivers in a Computer When using the print function of the printer, you must install a printer driver that is supported by your computer. For Windows This section describes how to install a printer driver that supports Windows. For Mac OS X This section describes how to install a printer driver that supports Mac OS X.
  • Page 478 For Windows This section describes how to install a printer driver that supports Windows. Operating Environment This section describes the printer driver operating environment. For the Network Connection This section describes the installation method that uses the "Software DVD-ROM". For the USB Connection This section describes the installation method that uses the "Software DVD-ROM".
  • Page 479 Operating Environment Windows 8.1/Windows 8.1 (64-bit edition)/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows 8/Windows 8 (64-bit edition)/Windows Server 2012 Windows 7/Windows 7 (64-bit edition) Windows Vista/Windows Vista (64-bit edition) Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 (64-bit edition) Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2003 (x64 edition) Memo The descriptions in this manual may vary depending on the upgraded version of the printer driver.
  • Page 480 For the Network Connection You can select one of the following installation methods. Recommended Install: Installs recommended printer drivers automatically Custom Install: Installs printer drivers you select to install For network connection, you must set an IP address to the printer. Setting the IP address Installing Software with Recommended Install Installing Software You Want to Use with Custom Install...
  • Page 481 Select the model name of the printer, and then click [Next]. Select [Network (Wired/Wireless)], and then click [Next]. Click [Recommended Install]. Select the model name of the printer, and then click [Next]. When the installation process is complete, click [Exit]. The installation is complete.
  • Page 482 Click [Start] from the Windows menu, and then select [Devices and Printers]. Check that the [OKI B432] icon is displayed. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, select printer properties, and then check that all printer drivers are displayed in the sub menu. Remove the "Software DVD-ROM" from the computer.
  • Page 483 Click [Next]. Select the model name of the printer, and then click [Next]. Select [Network (Wired/Wireless)], and then click [Next]. Click [Custom Install].
  • Page 484 Click [Separate Install]. Click the printer driver you want to install. Click [Next]. Check the model of the printer and the printer driver, and then click [Next]. Installation starts. Click [Finish]. Click [x] in the upper right of the [Setup] window to close it. Click [Start] from the Windows menu, and then select [Devices and Printers].
  • Page 485 Check that the [OKI B432] icon is displayed. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, select printer properties, and then check that all printer drivers are displayed in the sub menu. Remove the "Software DVD-ROM" from the computer. Perform a test print from the computer.
  • Page 486 For the USB Connection You can select one of the following installation methods. Recommended Install: Installs recommended printer drivers automatically Custom Install: Installs printer drivers you select to install You can install printer drivers collectively. Note Do not remove and reconnect the USB cable during printing operation. Do not remove and reconnect the USB cable with a short interval of time.
  • Page 487 Click [Next]. Select the model name of the printer, and then click [Next]. Select [USB], and then click [Next]. Click [Recommended Install]. Installation starts.
  • Page 488 Click [Start] from the Windows menu, and then select [Devices and Printers]. Check that the [OKI B432] icon is displayed. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, select printer properties, and then check that all printer drivers are displayed in the sub menu. Remove the "Software DVD-ROM" from the computer.
  • Page 489 Memo If the [User Account Control] dialog box is displayed, click [Yes]. Select a language from the drop-down list. Read the license agreement, and then click [Agree]. Click [Next]. Select the model name of the printer, and then click [Next]. Select [USB], and then click [Next].
  • Page 490 Click [Custom Install]. Click [Separate Install]. Click the printer driver you want to install. Click [Next]. Installation starts. When a prompt is displayed to connect the printer to the computer and turn the printer on, connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable, and then turn the printer on.
  • Page 491 Perform a test print from the computer. Memo To perform a test print, click [Start] from the Windows menu, right-click the [OKI B432] icon in the [Devices and Printers] window, select [Printer properties] > [OKI B432 (*)] > [General] tab, and click [Print Test Page].
  • Page 492 For Mac OS X This section describes how to install a printer driver that supports Mac OS X. Operating Environment This section describes the printer driver operating environment. For the Network Connection This section describes the installation method that uses the "Software DVD-ROM". For the USB Connection This section describes the installation method that uses the "Software DVD-ROM".
  • Page 493 Operating Environment Note The descriptions in this manual may vary depending on the upgraded version of the printer driver. Product Requirements Your printer supports the following operating systems: Mac OS X 10.6.8 to 10.9...
  • Page 494 [READY TO PRINT] is displayed on the operator panel when the startup process is complete. Insert the "Software DVD-ROM" into a computer. Double-click the [OKI] icon on the desktop. Double-click [Drivers] > [PS] > [Installer for OSX]. Enter the computer's administrator name and password, and then click [OK].
  • Page 495 Click [Add]. Memo The name of the printer is displayed in "OKI-B432 (the last six digits of the MAC address)" format. The MAC address is displayed in the network setting information (Network Information) and [Printers] on the Web page. Checking from the Operator Panel About the Web Page of the Printer Check that the name of the added printer is displayed in the printer list.
  • Page 496 In such a case, delete the relevant printer and re-register it. Click [Open Print Queue] to perform a test print. Select [Print Test Page] from the [Printer] menu. Remove the "Software DVD-ROM" from the computer. Complete the installation. Registering a Printer with TCP/IP Protocol The description below uses the following environment as an example.
  • Page 497 Click [Print & Scan]. Click [+]. Click [IP]. Select [Line Printer Daemon - LPD] for [Protocol].
  • Page 498 Enter the IP address of the printer, check that [OKI B432(PS)] is displayed in [Print Using], and then click [Add]. Check that the name of the added printer is displayed in the printer list, and then close [Print & Scan].
  • Page 499 Click [+]. Note If the printer is already displayed in [Printer], select the printer, and then click [-] to delete. Then, click [+]. Select a printer with [USB] as [Kind], and then check that [OKI B432(PS)] is displayed for [Print Using].
  • Page 500 Check that the printer is added to [Printers] and [OKI B432(PS)] is displayed for [Kind]. Note If [OKI B432(PS)] is not displayed for [Kind] correctly, click [-], delete the printer from [Printers], and then repeat steps 8 to 10. Close [Print & Scan].
  • Page 501 Installing a Utility in a Computer If you have a utility you want to use, install it from the "Software DVD-ROM". Installing from the "Software DVD-ROM" For the utilities that can be used for the printer, refer to the following. List of Utility Software...
  • Page 502 For Your Safety Cautions related to safety General cautions...
  • Page 503: Cautions Related To Safety

    Cautions related to safety Indicates additional information which, if ignored or not followed, may result in personal injury or death. Indicates additional information which, if ignored, may result in personal injury.
  • Page 504: General Cautions

    General cautions Do not touch the Do not use a If the cover safety switch highly combustible becomes extremely inside this spray near this hot, the machine machine. High machine. Some emits smoke or voltage may occur, parts inside the odor, or you hear a resulting in electric machine become...
  • Page 505 Fire may result. Do not go near the paper output part when you turn the power on or when printing is in progress. Injury may result.
  • Page 506 This section describes how to obtain the IP address of the printer from the DHCP server. Printing by Using OKI LPR Utility This section describes OKI LPR Utility that enables you to print via a network, manage print jobs, and check the status of the printer, and other operations.
  • Page 507 Changing the Administrator Password You can change the administrator password of the printer. The password can be changed from a computer or the operator panel. Changing from a Computer This section describes how to change the administrator password by using the Web page. Changing from the Printer This section describes how to change the administrator password from the operator panel on the printer.
  • Page 508 Changing from a Computer You can change the administrator password of the printer from the Web page. The administrator password specified on the Web page is used when logging in to the printer as the administrator from the Web page or operator panel. Open the Web page of the printer.
  • Page 509 Click [Submit]. The new settings take effect when the network function of the printer restarts. Note The password is different from that of [Network Setting] in Configuration Tool. Memo You do not need to restart the printer. The next time you log in as the administrator, you can use the new password.
  • Page 510 Changing from the Printer You can change the administrator password from the printer. Press on the operator panel to display [ADMIN SETUP], and then press (OK). Enter the administrator password. The factory default password is "aaaaaa". Press (OK). Press to display [CHANGE PASSWORD], and then press (OK).
  • Page 511 Checking the Operations of the Printer This chapter describes how to check the remaining amount of consumables, the number of printed pages, network settings, and other information about the status of the printer from a computer or the operator panel. Checking the Remaining Amount of Consumables This section describes how to check the remaining amount of toner and the lifetime of the drum in the printer.
  • Page 512 Checking the Remaining Amount of Consumables You can check the remaining amount of printer consumables. Check the remaining amount of consumables from a computer or the operator panel. To check the remaining amount of consumables, the administrator password is required. Checking from a Computer This section describes how to check the remaining amount of consumables by using the Web page or Configuration Tool.
  • Page 513 Checking from a Computer Checking from the Web Page Checking from Configuration Tool Checking with Mac OS X Checking from the Web Page You can check the status of the printer from the Web page of the printer. Open the Web page of the printer. About the IP Address of the printer Setting the IP address How to log in to the Web page...
  • Page 514 Checking from the Operator Panel Checking on the LCD panel of the Operator Panel Checking by Printing a Menu Map Checking on the LCD panel of the Operator Panel Press on the operator panel to display [CONFIGURATION], and then press (OK).
  • Page 515 Checking the Number of Printed Pages You can check the number of printed pages. Check the number of printed pages from a computer or the operator panel. Checking from a Computer This section describes how to check the number of printed pages by using the Web page or Configuration Tool. Checking from the Operator Panel This section describes how to check the number of printed pages from the operator panel on the printer.
  • Page 516 Checking from a Computer Checking from the Web Page Checking from Configuration Tool Checking from the Web Page You can check the status of the printer from the Web page of the printer. Open the Web page of the printer. About the IP Address of the printer Setting the IP address How to log in to the Web page...
  • Page 517 Checking from the Operator Panel Checking the Number of Printed pages from Each Tray Checking by Printing a Menu Map Checking the Number of Printed pages from Each Tray Press on the operator panel to display [CONFIGURATION], and then press (OK).
  • Page 518 Checking the Status of the Printer and Error by E-mail You can set the printer to send an error notification E-mail if an error occurs. You can set when to send such notifications. On a regular basis Only if an error occurs You can set this setting on the Web page.
  • Page 519 Setting to Send an E-mail from the Printer You can set failure notification settings by using the Web page. Memo If you specify a domain name in [SMTP Server], set the DNS server in the [TCP/IP] setting. You must set the mail server to allow the printer to send an E-mail. For details on the mail server setting, contact your network administrator.
  • Page 520 Note If you specify a domain name in [SMTP Server], you must set the DNS server for the [TCP/IP] setting. You must set the mail server to allow the printer to send an E-mail. For details on the mail server setting, check with your network administrator.
  • Page 521 Click [Others]. Set an address to which a reply E-mail is sent to [Reply-To Address]. Note Usually, set the E-mail address of the printer administrator. Click [OK]. Click [Submit]. The settings are saved to the printer, and the network function restarts. Memo An authentication method is automatically selected from authentication methods that are supported by the mail server.
  • Page 522 Setting to Send an E-mail from the Printer Regularly Open the Web page of the printer. About the IP Address of the printer Setting the IP address How to log in to the Web page About the Web Page of the Printer Log in as the administrator.
  • Page 523 Set intervals to send E-mails in [Setting Email Alert Interval]. Memo If any failure for notification does not occur during the interval, an E-mail is not sent. Select a check box of a failure type for notification in [Setting Events Used for Sending Email Alerts]. Click [OK].
  • Page 524 Click [Submit]. The settings are saved to the printer, and the network function restarts.
  • Page 525 Setting to Send an E-mail Only If an Error Occurs Open the Web page of the printer. About the IP Address of the printer Setting the IP address How to log in to the Web page About the Web Page of the Printer Log in as the administrator.
  • Page 526 Set the delay time from when a failure occurs to when an E-mail is sent. Memo If you set the delay time, the printer notifies you of failures that keep occurring for a long time only. If you set the delay time to [0 Hours 0 Minutes], an E-mail is sent immediately after a failure occurs. Click [OK].
  • Page 527 Click [Submit]. The settings are saved to the printer, and the network function restarts.
  • Page 528 Checking the Network Setting Information This section describes how to check the setting information of the printer that is connected to a network from your computer or the operator panel. Checking from a Computer This section describes how to check the network setting information by using the Web page or Configuration Tool. Checking from the Operator Panel This section describes how to check the network setting information from the operator panel on the printer.
  • Page 529 Checking from a Computer Checking from the Web Page Checking from Configuration Tool Checking from the Web Page You can check the network setting information from the Web page of the printer. Open the Web page of the printer. About the IP Address of the printer Setting the IP address How to log in to the Web page About the Web Page of the Printer...
  • Page 530 Checking from the Operator Panel You can check the status of the printer by performing a test print. Print the network setting information (Network Information). Load A4 or Letter paper in a tray. Press on the operator panel to display [PRINT INFO]. Press (OK) to display [NETWORK].
  • Page 531: Using Snmp

    An SNMP agent is implemented. You can confirm and change the printer settings with a commercially available SNMP manager. The setting items that can be confirmed and changed with an SNMP manager are called MIB, and they are supported by MIB-II and Oki...
  • Page 532 Checking the Status of the Printer by Using SNMPv3 If you use an SNMP manager that supports SNMPv3, you can encrypt the printer management with SNMP. Memo You can set this setting on the Web page. The description below uses the following environment as an example. Printer: B432dn IPv4 address of the printer: 192.168.0.2 Open the Web page of the printer.
  • Page 533 Select [Algorithm]. Enter an encryption passphrase in [Passphrase] in [Privacy( Encription ) Settings]. Only [DES] can be selected for the encryption algorithm. Click [Submit]. The settings are saved to the printer, and the network function restarts.
  • Page 534 Memo Set "v3context" for the context name of your SNMP manager. An SNMP agent is implemented in the printer. You can confirm and change the printer settings with a commercially available SNMP agent.
  • Page 535 About Administrator Menu Items and Functions in the Printer (ADMIN SETUP) You can enable or disable each category, and set other settings. Press on the operator panel to display [ADMIN SETUP], and then press (OK). Enter the administrator password. The factory default password is "aaaaaa". Press to display an item to set, and then press (OK).
  • Page 536 NETWORK SETUP Item Setting Default setting Description TCP/IP ENABLE ENABLE Sets whether to enable or disable TCP/IP. DISABLE NETBIOS ENABLE ENABLE Sets whether to enable or disable NETBIOS OVER TCP. OVER TCP DISABLE AUTO AUTO Sets the method of assigning an IP address. ADDRESS MANUAL IPV4...
  • Page 537: Usb Setup

    USB SETUP Item Setting Default Description setting ENABLE ENABLE Sets whether to enable or disable a USB interface. DISABLE SPEED 480 Mbps 480 Mbps Sets the maximum transfer speed of USB interface. 12 Mbps SOFT ENABLE DISABLE Sets whether to enable or disable the soft reset command. RESET DISABLE SERIAL...
  • Page 538 PRINT SETUP Item Setting Default setting Description PERSONALITY AUTO EMULATION AUTO Selects a printer language. EMULATION IBM PPRⅢ XL EPSON FX PS3 EMULATION COPIES 1 to 999 Sets the number of copies. DUPLEX Sets duplex printing. BINDING LONG EDGE LONG EDGE Sets a binding method for duplex printing.
  • Page 539 HAGAKI OUFUKU HAGAKI NAGAGATA #3 NAGAGATA #4 YOUGATA #4 X DIMENSION 86 MILLIMETER to Letter: 8.5 INCH Sets the width of a custom paper size. 216 MILLIMETER If you select [ADMIN SETUP] > [TRAY SETUP] and set [UNIT OF MEASURE] to 210 MILLIMETER [INCH], the value is converted into inches.
  • Page 540 PS SETUP Note The PS printer driver is not available with B412. Item Setting Default setting Description L1 TRAY TYPE1 TYPE1 [TYPE1]: The tray selection number for the level 1 operator begins with 1. TYPE2 [TYPE2]: The number begins with 0. NET PS-PROTOCOL ASCII Specifies a communication protocol mode for PS data from a network.
  • Page 541: Pcl Setup

    PCL SETUP Item Setting Default Description setting FONT RESIDENT RESIDENT Sets the location SOURCE of the font to DOWNLOADED use. [DOWNLOADED] is displayed if fonts are downloaded to RAM. FONT NO. Selects the font number to use. FONT 0.44 CPI to 99.99 CPI 10.00 CPI Sets the width PITCH...
  • Page 542 MARGIN printable area of 1/5 INCH the page. 1/6 INCH [NORMAL] is 1/4 inch. Corrects thin WIDTH lines so that ADJUST they look thicker. TRAY ID# MP TRAY 1 - 59 Sets a value that specifies a TRAY1 1 - 59 tray with the PCL paper TRAY2...
  • Page 543 XPS SETUP Item Setting Default Description setting DIGITAL PRINT EVEN Sets the DigitalSignature functions. SIGNATURE [PRINT EVEN NG]: If a document is falsified, normal printing and a falsification error PRINT ONLY report are printed. [PRINT ONLY OK]: If a document is falsified, only a falsification error report is printed. [OFF]: Signature verification is not performed.
  • Page 544 IBM PPR SETUP Item Setting Default Description setting CHARACTER 10 CPI 10 CPI Specifies PITCH character 12 CPI pitches in 17 CPI IBM PPR 20 CPI emulation. PROPORTIONAL FONT 12CPI TO 20CPI 12CPI TO Specifies CONDENSE 20CPI 12CPI 12CPI TO 12CPI pitches for Condense Mode.
  • Page 545 0.0 INCH to 1.0 INCH 0.0 INCH Specifies POSITION the distance from the top edge of paper to where the cut is to be made. LEFT 0.0 INCH to 1.0 INCH 0.0 INCH Specifies MARGIN the distance from the left edge of paper to where the cut is to be...
  • Page 546: Epson Fx Setup

    EPSON FX SETUP Item Setting Default Description Setting CHARACTER 10 CPI 10 CPI Specifies PITCH character 12 CPI pitches. 17 CPI 20 CPI PROPORTIONAL CHARACTER SET-2 SET-2 Specifies a character SET-1 set. SYMBOL IBM-437, IBM-850, IBM-860, IBM-863, IBM-865, PC Set1, PC Ext US, PC Ext D/N, PC Set2 IBM-437 Specifies a US, PC Set2 D/N, Roman-8, ISO L1, PC-8, PC-8 Dan/Nor, PC-850, Legal, ISO-2 IRV, ISO-4...
  • Page 547 from the left edge of paper to where the cut is to be made. FIT TO ENABLE DISABLE or Sets the LETTER ENABLE printing DISABLE mode that can fit paper to printable area equivalent 11 inches (66 lines). TEXT SAME SAME Sets the HEIGHT...
  • Page 548 PANEL SETUP Item Setting Default setting Description NEARLIFE STATUS ENABLE ENABLE Sets whether to display a message if a near life warning occurs. DISABLE (drum only) NEARLIFE LED ENABLE ENABLE Sets whether to light an LED if a near life warning occurs. DISABLE...
  • Page 549: Power Setup

    POWER SETUP Item Setting Default setting Description AUTO PW OFF ENABLE AUTO CONFIG Sets the Auto Power Off operation. AUTO CONFIG DISABLE POWER RETURN MANUAL MANUAL Sets a power supply method after power recovery. STATE CONTINUE...
  • Page 550: Tray Setup

    TRAY SETUP Item Setting Default setting Description UNIT OF MEASURE INCH Letter: INCH Sets the unit of a custom paper size. MILLIMETER A4: MILLIMETER DEFAULT PAPERSIZE Letter: LETTER Sets the default paper size. LETTER A4: A4...
  • Page 551 OTHERS SETUP Item Setting Default Description setting RAM SETUP RECEIVE BUF AUTO AUTO Sets the reception buffer size. SIZE 0.1 MB 0.2 MB 0.5 MB 1 MB 2 MB 4 MB RESOURCE SAVE AUTO Sets the resource save area size. (except B412) 0.1 MB 0.2 MB 0.5 MB...
  • Page 552 SETTINGS Item Setting Default setting Description MENU RESET EXECUTE Resets the user menu settings to the factory default settings. SAVE MENU EXECUTE Saves the current menu settings. RESTORE MENU EXECUTE Changes to the saved menu settings.
  • Page 553: Change Password

    CHANGE PASSWORD Item Setting Default setting Description NEW PASSWORD ************ Changes a password. Enter a new password. VERIFY PASSWORD ************ Enter a new password again.
  • Page 554 About Administrator Menu Items and Functions in the Printer (BOOT MENU) You can enable or disable each category, and set other settings. Disabled categories are not displayed. Turn the printer off. Turn on the printer while pressing (OK). Press (OK). Enter the administrator password.
  • Page 555 Changing the Operation Mode of the Printer (Emulation) You can select the emulation mode. Press on the operator panel to display [ADMIN SETUP], and then press (OK). Enter the administrator password. The factory default password is "aaaaaa". Press (OK). Press to select [PRINT SETUP], and then press (OK).
  • Page 556 Limiting Computers That Can Access the Printer This chapter describes how to control computers that can access the printer by using IP addresses or MAC addresses. Limiting by Using IP Addresses (IP Filtering) This section describes how to limit computers that can access the printer by specifying IP addresses. Limiting by Using MAC Addresses (MAC Address Filtering) This section describes how to limit computers that can access the printer by specifying MAC addresses.
  • Page 557 Limiting by Using IP Addresses (IP Filtering) You can control access to the printer by using IP addresses. You can set whether to allow for setting or printing from a specified IP address. Note IP filtering is disabled by factory default. An incorrect entry of an IP address does not allow for access to the printer by using the IP protocol.
  • Page 558 Note If IP filtering is set to [Enable], access from a host with any IP address other than the ranges that are set in [STEP2] is not allowed. Set an IP address range in [STEP2. Set IP Address range.]. Note Enter a range of hosts that are allowed to print or set by using IP addresses.
  • Page 559 Note If you access the printer through a proxy or other device, the address of the device through which you access the printer is displayed in [Your Current Local Host/Proxy IP Address]. For this reason, your host address may be different from the address that is displayed in [Your Current Local Host/Proxy IP Address].
  • Page 560 Limiting by Using MAC Addresses (MAC Address Filtering) You can control access to the printer by using MAC addresses. You can allow for or reject access from a specified MAC address. Note Be sure to specify the correct MAC address. An incorrect entry of a MAC address does not allow for access to the printer from a network.
  • Page 561 Select whether to [Accept (Deny)] communication from a specified MAC address in [STEP2. Set Filtering MAC Address]. Note Enter a MAC address of a host that is allowed (or rejected) to communicate. Use one-byte numbers that are separated with ":" to specify a MAC address. Regardless of the specifications in [STEP2], you can set the addresses of the administrators who are allowed to communicate in [STEP3].
  • Page 562 Memo If you enter the administrator's MAC address in [Administrator's MAC Address setting], the administrator can set from the host of the MAC address that is set in [Administrator's MAC Address setting] even if you set incorrect settings in [STEP2]. Click [Submit].
  • Page 563 Setting the User Name and Job Account ID to the Printer Driver (Print Job Accounting Client) You can set a user name and job account ID to the printer driver by using Print Job Accounting Client. Knowing the print history of each user will help you to analyze printer usage or prevent printing of unauthorized data.
  • Page 564 Setting in the Windows Environment Setting the User Name and Job Account ID Setting Popup Mode Setting a Job Account ID for Each User in Hide Mode This is the Print Job Accounting Client software. You can set a user name and user ID to the printer driver. Setting the User Name and Job Account ID to the Printer Driver (Print Job Accounting Client) Note If you update or reinstall a printer driver, Job Accounting mode becomes invalid, requiring you to set the mode again.
  • Page 565 in to Windows are described in advance. Users do not need to enter their user names and job account IDs when printing, as they can be identified with this software. Use Hide Mode for shared printers. Create an ID file by using Notepad or a spreadsheet software. Memo Describe information in an ID file in the following order.
  • Page 566 Setting in the Mac OS X Environment Registering a User ID Registering Multiple Users at the Same Time Changing a User ID and User Name Deleting a User ID and User Name This is client software for Print Job Accounting. You can set a user name and user ID to the printer driver.
  • Page 567 Select the user to change, and then click [Edit]. Enter the new user ID and user name, and then click [Save]. Click [Save]. Exit Print Job Accounting Client. Deleting a User ID and User Name You can delete the username and user ID. Start Print Job Accounting Client.
  • Page 568 Improving Security by Encrypting Communication over a Network You can encrypt communications between the printer and a computer. How to encrypt with SSL/TLS or IPSec is described here. Encrypting Communication with SSL/TLS This section describes what you can do with SSL/TLS, such as certificate creation, encryption enable setting, and IPP Print. Encrypting Communication with IPSec This section describes how to enable IPSec to encrypt communications.
  • Page 569 Encrypting Communication with SSL/TLS You can encrypt communication between your computer (client) and the printer (communication encryption with HTTPS). A certificate is pre-installed in the printer, and HTTPS communication is possible. You can set this setting on the Web page. Creating a Certificate You can use a certificate when sending data to the printer that is connected to a network.
  • Page 570 Creating a Certificate You can create a certificate on the Web page. The following certificates can be created. Pre-installed Certificate Self-signed certificate Authority-issued certificate (creation of CSR) Note Before you create a certificate, be sure to delete the pre-installed certificate. If you change the IP address of the printer after creating the certificate, the certificate becomes invalid.
  • Page 571 Enter [Organization] and other items. Memo To change [Key Exchange method] and [Key size], click [Change these settings]. The default settings are RSA and 1024bit. Normally, use these settings. Click [Submit]. Check the entries, and then click [OK]. The creation of the certification is complete.
  • Page 572 Using a Certificate That The Certificate Authority Issued Open the Web page of the printer. About the IP Address of the printer Setting the IP address How to log in to the Web page About the Web Page of the Printer Log in as the administrator.
  • Page 573 Note For details on issuing an entry certificate, follow the procedure provided by the certificate authority if [Using a Certificate which a Certification Authority signed] is selected. Memo To change [Key Exchange method] and [Key size ], click [Change these settings]. The default settings are RSA and 1024bit.
  • Page 574 Install the certificate that is issued by the certificate authority (by using the Web page.) Display the encryption (SSL/TLS) setting screen by following steps 1 to 4. Paste the issued certificate from "----- BEGIN CERTIFICATE -----" to "----- END CERTIFICATE -----" in the text box, and then click [Submit].
  • Page 575 Enabling Encryption Settings After creating a certificate, perform the following procedure to enable encryption. If you enable encryption, communication is encrypted immediately after the settings are changed from the Web page. Open the Web page of the printer. About the IP Address of the printer Setting the IP address How to log in to the Web page About the Web Page of the Printer...
  • Page 576 Using IPP Print IPP Print enables you to send a print job data to the printer via the Internet. Enabling IPP Print Setting the Printer as the IPP Printer in a Windows Environment Setting the Printer as the IPP Printer in a Mac OS X Environment Performing IPP Print Enabling IPP Print IPP Print is disabled by factory default.
  • Page 577 Check the printer name, and then select the [Set as the default printer] check box, and then click [Finish]. Right-click the [OKI B432] icon, and then select [Printer properties] > [OKI B432(*)]. * Select the type of the added printer driver.
  • Page 578 Click [Printer Test Page] on the [General] tab. If a test page is printed, the setup is complete. Setting the Printer as the IPP Printer in a Mac OS X Environment Add the printer to a computer as an IPP printer. Insert the "Software DVD-ROM"...
  • Page 579 Encrypting Communication with IPSec This section describes how to enable IPSec to encrypt communications. Setting the Printer This section describes how to set the printer so that IPSec can be enabled. Setting a Computer This section describes how to set a computer so that IPSec can be enabled. You must set the printer before starting this operation.
  • Page 580 Setting the Printer To enable IPSec, you must set the printer by using the Web page in advance. Note If IPSec is set to the printer and the host, IPSec communication is established. If IPSec is not set to the host, IPSec communication is not established.
  • Page 581 Setting a Computer Memo Set the printer before setting the computer. Click [Start], and then select [Control Panel] > [System and Security] > [Administrative Tools]. Double-click [Local Security Policy]. Click [IP Security Policies on Local Computer] on the [Local Security Policy] screen. Select [Create an IP Security policy] from the [Action] menu.
  • Page 582 Click [Add] on the [IP filter lists] screen. Click [Add] on the [IP filter lists] screen. Click [Next] on the [IP Filter Wizard] screen. Click [Next] on [IP Filter Description and Mirrored property] screen. Click [Next] on [IP Traffic Source] screen. Click [Next] on [IP Traffic destination] screen.
  • Page 583 Check that [Yes] is displayed for [Policy Assigned] for the new IP security policy. Click [X] on the [Local Security Policy] screen.
  • Page 584 Connecting the Printer to the Authentication Network by Using IEEE802.1X The printer supports the IEEE802.1X authentication. You can set the printer by using this authentication function so that the printer that is connected to a network can be accessed only from specified computers. You can set this setting on the Web page.
  • Page 585 Procedure for Setting Up IEEE802.1X Before setting IEEE802.1X to the printer, connect the printer to a computer via a standard hub for preparing the setup. After IEEE802.1X is set, connect the printer to the authentication switch. Connect the printer to a computer. Set the IP address that is used for setting up to a computer.
  • Page 586 Setting by Using PEAP The printer supports the IEEE802.1 authentication. Set up the printer and the computer before following the procedure below. Note The setting may not work properly depending on your network environment. About initial setup and IP address Preparations Required The description below uses the following environment as an example.
  • Page 587 Enter a user name in [EAP User]. Enter a password in [EAP Password]. Select [Authenticate Server], and then click [Import]. Memo If [Not authenticate Server] is selected, you do not need to import a CS certificate. If [Not authenticate Server] is selected, whether a connection is established to the correct authentication server is not checked.
  • Page 588 Click [Submit]. The settings are saved to the printer, and the network function restarts. When the printer goes online, turn the printer off. Turning the Printer Off Connect the LAN cable to the network interface connector on the printer. Connect the LAN cable to the authentication port of an authentication switch. Turn the printer on.
  • Page 589 Setting by Using EAP-TLS The printer supports the IEEE802.1 authentication. Set up the printer and the computer before following the procedure below. About initial setup and IP address Preparations Required The description below uses the following environment as an example. Printer: B432dn IP Address: 192.168.0.3 (the IP address that is used for setting up a computer) 192.168.0.2 (the IP address that is used for setting up the printer)
  • Page 590 Memo Normally, do not select [Use SSL/TLS Certificate for EAP authentication]. Enter the name of a certificate file You can import a PKCS#12 file only. Enter the password of the certificate, and then click [OK]. The client certificate is imported to the printer. Select [Authenticate Server], and then click [Import].
  • Page 591 The settings are saved to the printer, and the network function restarts. When the printer goes online, turn the printer off. Turning the Printer Off Connect the LAN cable to the network interface connector on the printer. Connect the LAN cable to the authentication port of an authentication switch. Turn the printer on.
  • Page 592 Setting the Network According to the Usage Environment and Application You can obtain the IP address from the DHCP server. Note You must have the administrator rights for the computer to complete the setup. An incorrect entry of an IP address results in a failure that does not allow for a connection via a network. Consult with your network administrator before setting.
  • Page 593: Using Dhcp

    Using DHCP This section describes the procedure for obtaining an IP address from the DHCP server. Setting the DHCP Server You can dynamically assign an IP address to each host on a TCP/IP network by using DHCP. This section describes how to set a DHCP server.
  • Page 594: Setting The Dhcp Server

    Setting the DHCP Server DHCP is a protocol to dynamically assign an IP address to each host on a TCP/IP network. Also, a subnet mask can be set. Note To print via a network, the printer must have an IP address. For details on how to assign a static IP address, refer to the manual of your DHCP server.
  • Page 595 Set the settings by following the on-screen instructions in [New Scope Wizard] if necessary. Memo Be sure to set the default gateway. Select [Yes, I want to activate this scope now] on the [Activate Scope] screen. Click [Finish]. Select the new scope from the DHCP list, and then select [Reservation]. Select [New Reservation] from the [Action] menu.
  • Page 596 Setting the Printer This section describes how to set the printer to use DHCP. The DHCP protocol is enabled by factory default, and you do not need to perform this procedure. Memo The following procedure uses Network Card Setup as an example. The descriptions in this manual may vary depending on your software.
  • Page 597 Using the Printer in the IPv6 Environment This section describes how to automatically obtain the IPv6 address. About IPv6 This section describes the protocols that are supported by the printer. Checking the IPv6 Address This section describes how to check the IP address that is automatically assigned on the Web page or the operator panel on the printer.
  • Page 598: About Ipv6

    About IPv6 The printer supports IPv6. The printer obtains the IPv6 address automatically. You cannot set the IPv6 address manually. The printer supports the following protocols. Printing: Port9100 Setting: HTTP SNMPv1/v3 SMTP transmission, IP filtering, WINS registration, SNMP Trap, and other settings are supported by IPv4 only.
  • Page 599 Checking the IPv6 Address An IPv6 address is automatically assigned. The obtained IPv6 address is displayed on the Web page and the network setting information (Network Information). Checking from the Web Page Checking from the Operator Panel Checking from the Web Page Open the Web page of the printer.
  • Page 600 This section describes how to forward a print job by using OKI LPR Utility. Printing the Same Document from the Registered Multiple Printers This section describes how to print the same document from registered multiple printers by using OKI LPR Utility. Opening the Web Page of the Registered Printer This section describes how to open the Web page of the registered printer by using OKI LPR Utility.
  • Page 601 Starting OKI LPR Utility You can print via a network, manage printing, and check the status of the printer by using OKI LPR Utility. To use OKI LPR Utility, TCP/IP must be enabled. Item Reference 1 Printer that is registered in OKI LPR Utility...
  • Page 602 Setting Remote Print Description 1 Deletes a printer that is registered in OKI LPR Utility. 2 Downloads a file to the printer. 3 Displays or deletes a print job. If multiple printers are used, you can manually forward a job to the same model manually.
  • Page 603 You must have the administrator rights. If you cannot add a printer, exit OKI LPR Utility, select [Start] > [All Programs] > [Okidata] > [OKI LPR Utility], right-click [OKI LPR Utility], select [Run as administrator], and then start OKI LPR Utility.
  • Page 604 Downloading a File You can download a file to the printer. Start OKI LPR Utility. Starting OKI LPR Utility Select a printer. Select [Download] from [Remote Print]. Select a file to download, and then click [Open]. Downloading of the file starts.
  • Page 605 Displaying and Deleting a Job You can display and delete a print job. Start OKI LPR Utility. Starting OKI LPR Utility Select a printer. Select [Job Status] from the [Remote Print] menu. A job is displayed. Select a job to delete, and then select [Delete Job] from the [JOB] menu.
  • Page 606 Adding a Comment to a Registered Printer You can add a comment to identify the printer that you have added to OKI LPR Utility. Memo It is useful to add a comment about a printer installation location, optional device for the printer, or other information.
  • Page 607 Checking the Status of a Registered Printer You can display the status of the printer. Start OKI LPR Utility. Starting OKI LPR Utility Select a printer. Select [Printer Status] from the [Remote Print] menu. The status of the printer is displayed.
  • Page 608 Forwarding Print Jobs to a Registered Printer This section describes how to automatically forward a print job to another printer of the same OKI model if you cannot print because the selected printer is busy, offline, out of paper, or due to other reasons.
  • Page 609 If you cannot print because the selected printer is busy, offline, out of paper, or due to other reasons, you can forward a print job to another printer. Note Print jobs can only be forwarded to another printer of the same OKI model as the one you are using. Before forwarding a job, you must add a printer. Start OKI LPR Utility.
  • Page 610 Note Print jobs can only be forwarded to another printer of the same OKI model as the one you are using. Before forwarding a job, you must add a printer. You must have the administrator rights.
  • Page 611 Repeat steps 7 to 8 until you specify all the forward destination candidates. Memo Click [Discover] to search for an Oki Data printer on a network. To change the forward destination priority, select a printer to change its priority from [IP addresses of printers to which job...
  • Page 612 This function enables you to send a print command to multiple remote printers so that they can print at the same time. You must have the administrator rights. Start OKI LPR Utility. Select the printer to set. Select [Confirm Connections] from the [Remote Print] menu.
  • Page 613 Memo You can add a comment to the printers that print at the same time. Adding a Comment to a Registered Printer Enter the IP address of a printer that prints at the same time, and then click [OK]. Repeat steps 7 to 8 until you specify all the printers to add. Memo Click [Save list] to save the added printer information.
  • Page 614 Opening the Web Page of the Registered Printer You can open the Web page of the printer from OKI LPR Utility. Start OKI LPR Utility. Select a printer. Select [Web Setting] from the [Remote Print] menu. Memo You cannot open the Web page when the Web port number has been changed.
  • Page 615 The IP address may change if DHCP dynamically assigns IP addresses or the network administrator manually changes the IP address of the printer. The search target conforms to the search target setting in OKI LPR Utility. Start OKI LPR Utility.
  • Page 616 Setting the OKI LPR Utility Port Number Again If the Web port number has changed, change the OKI LPR Utility port number by following the procedure below. Select a printer. Select [Confirm Connections] from the [Remote Print] menu. Click [Details].
  • Page 617 You must have the administrator rights. Check that OKI LPR Utility is closed. Click [Start], and then select [All Programs] > [Okidata] > [OKI LPR Utility] > [Uninstall OKI LPR Utility]. If the [User Account Control] dialog box is displayed, click [Yes].
  • Page 618: Moving Or Transporting The Printer

    Moving or Transporting the Printer This chapter describes information required for moving or transporting the printer. Moving the Printer This section describes cautions for moving the printer. Transporting the Printer This section describes cautions for transporting the printer.
  • Page 619: Moving The Printer

    Moving the Printer Turn the printer off. Turning the Printer On or Off Remove all the cables. Power cord and ground wire LAN cable/USB cable Remove paper from a paper tray. Lift the printer, and then move it to a desired location.
  • Page 620: Transporting The Printer

    Transporting the Printer Burns may result. Do not touch the fuser, because it is very hot. Note Use extra care when handling the image drum (the green cylinder), because it is fragile. Do not expose the image drum unit to direct sunlight or strong light (approximately 1,500 lux or more). Even under room lighting, do not leave the image drum for 5 minutes or more.
  • Page 621 Initializing Flash Memory and Settings This chapter describes how to initialize the memory, menus, and and network settings. Initializing Flash Memory This section describes how to initialize information that is stored in the memory of the printer. Initializing the Menu Settings This section describes how to restore the menu settings to the factory default settings.
  • Page 622: Initializing Flash Memory

    Initializing Flash Memory You can restore memory to the default state. Initialize memory by following the procedure below. Note When you initialize memory, the following data is also deleted. Check whether deleting the data results in no problem carefully. Registered forms Error logs [FLASH SETUP] is not displayed by factory default.
  • Page 623 Press to select [OTHERS SETUP], and then press (OK). Press to select [FLASH SETUP], and then press (OK). Press to select [FORMATTING], and then press (OK). Select [PCL], [COMMON], or [PS], and then press (OK). When [ARE YOU SURE?] is displayed, check that [YES] is flashing, and then press (OK).
  • Page 624 Initializing the Menu Settings You can restore the menu settings to the factory default settings. Press on the operator panel to display [ADMIN SETUP], and then press (OK). Enter the administrator password. The factory default password is "aaaaaa". Press (OK). Press to select [SETTINGS], and then press (OK).
  • Page 625: Initializing The Network Settings

    Initializing the Network Settings Note All the network settings are initialized. Initializing from the Setting Menu of the Printer Initializing from the Operator Panel on the Printer Initializing from the Setting Menu of the Printer Initialization restores the network settings to the factory default settings. Press on the operator panel to display [ADMIN SETUP], and then press (OK).
  • Page 626 Specifications General Specifications This section describes the printing method, resolution and other basic specifications. Outline Dimensions (Approximate Values) This section provides the dimensions of the printer by using the top view, side view and the view with the second tray unit installed. USB Interface Specifications This section describes the specifications related to the USB interface of the printer.
  • Page 627: General Specifications

    General Specifications Model Model Number B412dn/B432dn/ES4132dn N22500A B412dn/B432dn/ES4132dn N22500B B512dn/ES5112dn N22501A B512dn/ES5112dn N22501B Printing method Dry electrophotographic recording method with LED (Light-emitting diode) Resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi Color Black 667 MHz 512 MB Supported OS Windows8.1/Windows Server 2012 R2/Windows8/Windows Server 2012/Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows Server 2003, Mac OS X 10.6.8 - 10.9...
  • Page 628 B412/B432/ES4132/B512/ES5112 Idle: 80 W (average)(25 ℃) Power Save mode (POWER SAVE button lights up in green): Approx. 7 W or lower Sleep mode (POWER SAVE button flashes in green every 3 seconds): Approx. 7 W or lower Deep Sleep mode* (POWER SAVE button flashes in green every 6 seconds): Approx.
  • Page 629 Outline Dimensions (Approximate Values) B412/B432/ES4132 Top view Side view * : At the Letter paper. A4 : 393mm, Legal14 : 452mm If the second tray unit (optional) is installed * : At the Letter paper. A4 : 423mm, Legal14 : 481mm B512/ES5112 Top View Side View...
  • Page 630 * : At the Letter paper. A4 : 423mm, Legal14 : 481mm...
  • Page 631: Usb Interface Specifications

    USB Interface Specifications Basic Specifications USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB supported) Connector Printer side B receptacle (female) upstream port Cable side B plug (male) Cable USB2.0 cable that is 5 m or less (2 m or less is recommended) (Use a shielded cable.) Transfer speed Full speed (Max 12Mbps ±...
  • Page 632: Network Specifications

    Network Specifications Basic Specifications Network protocol TCP/IP related Connector 1000 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX / 10 BASE-T (auto switch and simultaneous use are not available) Cable Unshielded twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors (category 5e or later) Connector Pin Assignments Interface Signal Pin No.
  • Page 633 Wireless LAN Specifications (Optional) Note The wireless LAN module (optional) may not be available in some countries and regions. Item Wireless LAN Module (Optional) Wireless LAN standard IEEE802.11a/b/g/n conformity (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) Antenna system Built-in Antenna1T1R Security Disable, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-EAP Regulatory wireless LAN statements - FCC Statement - IC Statement...
  • Page 635 Trademarks and Other Information OKI is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. Energy Star is a trademark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 636: Environmental Information

    Egham Surrey, TW20 0HJ United Kingdom For all sales, support and general enquiries contact your local distributor. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION About the Product Warranty 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 results of errors beyond its control.

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