Printer Connection Methods
Use LAN or USB connection to connect the printer to the computer or smartphone/tablet.
If a LAN is available:
Simply by connecting the printer to a LAN, you will be able to print from your computer or smartphone/tablet.
To do so, you have the methods described below.
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If you have a Wi-Fi environment
Connect the printer to the existing Wi-Fi environment.
Note- You need a network name (SSID) and password to connect the printer to the Wi-Fi environment.
- To print from a device connected to Wi-Fi, the device must be connected to the same network as the printer.
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If both a Wired LAN and Wi-Fi environment are available
If you use a wireless router in a Wired LAN environment, you can use the existing Wired LAN environment by connecting the printer to Wi-Fi.
Note- You need a network name (SSID) and password to connect the printer to the Wi-Fi environment.
- To print from a device connected to Wi-Fi, the device must be connected to the same network as the printer.
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If you have a Wired LAN environment only
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Wired LAN compatible models
Connect the printer to the existing Wired LAN environment by using a LAN cable.
To print from a device connected to Wired LAN, the device must be connected to the same network as the printer.
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Non Wired LAN compatible models
Connect the printer to the PC with a USB cable.
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If a LAN is not available:
If a LAN is not available, connect your computer or smartphone/tablet to the printer via Wireless Direct or USB connection to perform printing.
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Connecting a smartphone/tablet to the printer via Wireless Direct
Run the App
on your smartphone/tablet.
After running the App, follow the instructions of the app.
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Connecting a computer to the printer using a USB cable
Connect the computer and the printer securely using a USB cable.
Note- In USB connection, the printer is connected one-on-one to the computer.
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If your computer is connected to Wired LAN, you can use the printer with other devices by enabling the sharing setting on your computer.
