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Connection Methods Available on the Printer

The following connection methods are available on the printer.

Wireless Connection

With an access point

Without an access point

Wired Connection
USB Connection

Wireless Connection

There are two methods for connecting the printer to your device (such as a smartphone). One method is to connect using an access point, and the other method is to connect without using an access point.
The two connection methods cannot be used at the same time.

If you have an access point (or wireless network router), it is recommended that you use the method described in Connection Using an Access Point.

When connecting another device while a device is already connected to the printer, connect it using the same connection method as the connected device.
If you connect using a different connection method, the connection to the device in use will be disabled.

Connection Using an Access Point

figure: Connection using an access point
  • Connect the printer and a device using an access point.
  • Connection methods vary depending on the access point type.
  • You can change network settings such as the SSID and security protocol on the printer.
  • When the connection between a device and an access point is completed and Wi-Fi icon (Wi-Fi icon) is displayed in the device's screen, you can connect the device to the printer using the access point.

Connection without Using an Access Point

figure: Connection without using an access point
  • Connect the printer and a device without using an access point. Connect a device and the printer directly using the printer's access point mode function.
  • When establishing a connection in access point mode, Internet connection may become unavailable. In that case, web services for the printer cannot be used.
  • If you connect a device connected to the Internet via an access point to the printer that is in access point mode, the connection between the device and access point 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.
  • In access point mode, you can connect up to five devices at the same time. If you try to connect a sixth device while five devices are already connected, an error will appear.
    If an error appears, disconnect a device that does not use the printer, then configure settings again.
  • Network settings such as the SSID and security protocol can be changed on the printer.

When Using Windows XP:

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Wired Connection

Connect the printer and a hub or router with an Ethernet cable. Prepare an Ethernet cable.

USB Connection

Connect the printer and a computer with a USB cable. Prepare a USB cable.