Connecting the Printer to a Network

The following connection methods are available on the printer.

• Wireless Connection

  Connect the printer and computer/smartphone/tablet using a wireless router.

  If you have a wireless router, we recommend you use one for wireless connection.

  
• Wireless Direct

  Connect the printer and computer/smartphone/tablet without using a wireless router.

  
• Wired Connection

  Connect the printer and hub/router using a LAN cable. Prepare a LAN cable.

  

For more on connection method, see Available Connection Methods.

Note

• You can connect the printer and computer using a USB cable (USB connection). Prepare a USB cable. For details, see Connecting to Another Computer via LAN/Changing from USB to LAN Connection.

Perform connection setup for the printer and computer/smartphone/tablet.

For more on setup procedure, click here.

See below for changing connection settings for the printer and computer/smartphone/tablet.

• To change network connection method:
  • Changing LAN Connection Method/Changing Wireless LAN Connection Method
  • Changing the Connection Mode
• To add computer/smartphone/tablet to the printer:
  • Connecting to Another Computer via LAN/Changing from USB to LAN Connection
• To use wireless direct temporarily:
  • Using Printer with Wireless Direct

For Windows, you can use IJ Network Device Setup Utility to perform network settings. It allows a network/printer administrator to manage printers on network.

• Network Settings (IJ Network Device Setup Utility) (Windows)

See Network Settings and Common Problems for troubleshooting on network connection.

See below for details.

• Restrictions on network settings:
  • Restrictions
• Notices when printing using web service:
  • Notice for Web Service Printing