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Available Connection Methods

The following four connection methods are available on the printer.

Wi-Fi Connection

  • With a wireless router

  • Without a wireless router

Wired LAN Connection (Ethernet Cable)

USB Connection (USB Cable)

Wi-Fi Connection

There are two methods for connecting the printer to your device (e.g. smartphone or tablet). One method is to connect using a wireless router, and the other method is to connect without using a wireless router.

The two connection methods cannot be used at the same time.

If you have a wireless router, we recommend using a wireless router.

When connecting another device while a device is already connected to the printer, connect it using the same connection method as the connected device.

If you connect using a different connection method, the connection to the device in use will be disabled.

  • Connection Using a Wireless Router

    • Connect the printer and a device using a wireless router.
    • The connection procedure varies depending on the type of wireless router.
    • You can change the network settings such as SSID and security protocol used by the printer from the printer.
    • When the connection between a device and a wireless router is completed and (Wi-Fi icon) is displayed in the device's screen, you can connect the device to the printer using the wireless router.

  • Connection without Using a Wireless Router

    • Connect the printer and a device without using a wireless router. Connect the device and the printer directly using the printer's wireless direct.
    • If you connect a device connected to the Internet via a wireless router to the printer that is in the wireless direct, the connection between the device and wireless router will be disabled. In that case, the connection of the device may switch to a mobile data connection automatically depending on your device. Transmission fees for connecting to the Internet using a mobile data connection apply.
    • In the wireless direct, you can connect up to five devices at the same time. If you try to connect another device while five devices are already connected, disconnect a device you do not use and configure settings again.
    • Network settings such as the SSID and security protocol are specified automatically.

Wired LAN Connection (Ethernet Cable)

Connect the printer and a hub or router with an Ethernet cable. Prepare an Ethernet cable.

USB Connection (USB Cable)

Connect the printer and a computer with a USB cable. Prepare a USB cable.