Printing with the Access Point Mode

When the machine enters the access point mode, you can print from an external device such as a computer or a smartphone without involving an access point.

Important

• Before you use the machine with the access point mode, be sure to specify the access point name of the machine and the security setting.

  Before Using the Machine with the Access Point Mode

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

2. Select WLAN on the HOME screen.

   LCD and Operation Panel

3. Use the button to select Access point mode, then press the OK button.

4. Check the message that is displayed, then press the OK button.

   The machine enters the access point mode.

5. Connect an external device such as a computer or a smartphone to the machine via wireless LAN.

   Perform wireless LAN settings with your external device, then assign the access point name specified for the machine as a destination.

   Note

   • For details on how to perform wireless LAN settings with an external device, refer to the device's instruction manual.

   • While the machine is in the access point mode, the access point name specified for the machine is displayed on the LCD.

     When you specify the machine as a destination for wireless connection to an external device, assign the access point name specified for the machine.

   • While the machine is in the access point mode, pressing the right Function button displays the details on the security setting.

     When a WPA2-PSK (AES) passphrase is valid, entering the passphrase is required to connect an external device to the machine via wireless LAN. Enter the passphrase specified for the machine.

6. Load paper on the machine.

7. Start printing from an external device such as a computer or a smartphone.

   Perform printing from the external device and specify the machine as a printer you use.

   Note

   • For details on how to print from an external device such as a computer or a smartphone via wireless LAN, refer to the device's or application's instruction manual.

   • You can also print using PIXMA Printing Solutions.

8. Press the left Function button when printing is completed.

   The machine exits from the access point mode.

9. Press the OK button when the confirmation screen to end the access point mode is displayed.