Switching Printer's Connection to Network or Terminal 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
- Switching LAN Connection Method
- Reconfiguration Method of Wi-Fi Connection
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 (wired LAN or Wi-Fi) when the printer is used with a LAN connection, check the following item.
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For Windows:
- Refer to Setup Guide to setup.
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Enable Wi-Fi (Windows) or wired LAN on the printer's operation panel, and then configure the settings in the Network Settings screen of Wi-Fi Connection Assistant.
For details on the configuration, see the following.
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For macOS:
- Refer to Setup Guide to setup.
Reconfiguration Method of Wi-Fi Connection
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If you want to switch to Wireless Direct when using the printer with a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi connection:
Wireless Direct connection is available. At 2.4 GHz, Wireless Direct connection and Wi-Fi connection can be used together. At 5 GHz, only Wireless Direct (the last connection you set up) is enabled.
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If you want to switch to a 5 GHz Wi-Fi connection when using the printer with Wireless Direct:
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For Windows:
Refer to Changing the Connection Mode in Setup Guide.
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For macOS:
Refer to Changing the Connection Mode in Setup Guide.
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