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Printer Connection Methods

4 connection methods are available on the printer.

Wi-Fi Connection

LAN Connection

USB Connection

Different types of network connections cannot be used at the same time.

When connecting another device while the devices are already connected to the printer, connect it using the same connection method as the connected device or connect via USB connection.

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

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 you use the method using a wireless Router.

  • Connection Using a Wireless Router

    • Connect the printer and the devices using a wireless router.
    • Connection methods vary depending on the wireless router type.
    • You can change network settings such as the SSID and security protocol on 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.

    Note

  • Connection without Using a Wireless Router (Wireless Direct)

    • Connect the printer and a device without using a wireless router. Connect the device and the printer directly using the printer's wireless direct.
    • 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.

LAN Connection

Connect the printer and a computer or a router with an Ethernet cable. If your router supports wireless connection, you can connect the device via wireless connection.

Note

  • Devices connected to the router must be connected to the same network.

USB Connection

Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.

In USB connection, the printer is connected one-on-one to the computer.

If your computer is connected to LAN, you can use the printer with other devices by enabling the sharing setting on your computer.

Note

  • You can connect the printer to a computer via USB even when the printer is already connected to another one via wired LAN.

Important

  • 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.