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Switching Printer's Connection to Network or Devices

Check the following items when connecting a newly added computer to the LAN environment to the printer, changing the connection method from USB to LAN, or changing the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) connection method.

Connects to Another Computer via LAN/Changes from USB to LAN Connection

To connect an additional computer to the printer via LAN, or to change from USB to LAN connection, refer to Setup Guide to setup.

Switching LAN Connection Method

If you want to switch the connection method to a USB connection when the printer is used with a LAN connection, refer to Setup Guide to setup.

Reconfiguration Method of Wi-Fi Connection

  • If you want to switch to Wireless Direct when using the printer with Wi-Fi connection:

    When using Wi-Fi connection (2.4 GHz), connection is available. Wireless Direct and Wi-Fi connection can be used together.

    When using Wi-Fi connection (5 GHz), switch to a 2.4GHz wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) before connecting to Wireless Direct.

  • If you want to switch to a Wi-Fi connection when using the printer Wireless Direct:

    If printing was available by connecting the printer to your computer or smartphone/tablet via a Wi-Fi router (2.4GHz) before using Wireless Direct, you can print under the same conditions.

    If you cannot print when you switch to Wi-Fi connection, perform the setup.