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QConnecting with Wireless Direct

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You can connect devices (e.g. computer, smartphone, or tablet) to the printer by two methods below.

  • Wireless connection (connecting devices via a wireless router)

  • Direct wireless connection (connecting devices directly without a wireless router)

This section describes Wireless Direct, which allows you to print by connecting the devices to the printer directly.

Important

  • You can connect up to 5 devices to the printer at the same time with Wireless Direct.

  • Check the usage restrictions and connect the printer to the Wireless Direct.

  • Some printers support IEEE802.1X/EAP (WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise). If you enable Wireless Direct while IEEE802.1X/EAP (WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise) is enabled, IEEE802.1X/EAP (WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise) is disabled.

    When IEEE802.1X/EAP (WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise) is enabled, enable Administrator mode so that the Wireless Direct settings cannot be changed.

Connecting a smartphone/tablet/computer to the printer

  1. Enable Wi-Fi function on smartphone/tablet/computer.

    Enable Wi-Fi in the Settings menu on your smartphone/tablet/computer.

    For instructions on enabling the Wi-Fi function, refer to the instruction manual for your smartphone/tablet/computer.

  2. Select "XXXXXX-ModelName" ("X" represents alphanumeric characters) from list displayed on your device.

    Note

    • If "XXXXXX-ModelName" does not appear on the list, Wireless Direct is not enabled.

      See Enable Wireless Direct for printer to enable Wireless Direct.

  3. Enter password.

    The smartphone/tablet/computer is connected to the printer.

You can print from your smartphone or tablet by installing the App. Download it from App Store and Google Play.

Changing Wireless Direct Setting

  1. Check that printer is turned on.

  2. Press and hold the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes 12 times, release the Stopbutton.

  3. Press Color button.

    Enable Wireless Direct for printer

    Note

    • Press Black button, then disable Wireless Direct for printer.

    • To check the printer's MAC address and the current Wireless Direct settings, print out the network setting information.