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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

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 USB when the printer is used with a LAN connection, check the following item.

Reconfiguration Method of Wi-Fi Connection

Follow either procedure below to change Wi-Fi connection method (infrastructure or Wireless Direct).

  • For Windows:

    • See Changing the Connection Mode.

    • Perform settings on the Network Settings screen on Wi-Fi Connection Assistant.

      Important

      • Before you perform settings using Wi-Fi Connection Assistant, turn on Easy Wireless (Easy WL) connect mode on the printer following the procedure below.

        1. Check that printer is turned on.

        2. Press and hold (Menu/Wireless connect) button for 3 seconds.

        3. Perform operations following instructions on your computer, smartphone/tablet.

        4. If message saying setup is completed appears, press OK button.

  • For macOS:

    See Changing the Connection Mode.