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.
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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.
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Flick the HOME screen, then tap WLAN.
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Tap Access point mode.
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Check the message that is displayed, then tap OK.
The machine enters the access point mode.
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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.
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For details on how to perform wireless LAN settings with an external device, refer to the device's instruction manual.
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While the machine is in the access point mode, the access point name specified for the machine is displayed on the touch screen.
When you specify the machine as a destination for wireless connection to an external device, assign the access point name specified for the machine.
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While the machine is in the access point mode, tapping Details 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.
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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
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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.
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You can also print using PIXMA Printing Solutions.
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Tap Exit when printing is completed.
The machine exits from the access point mode.
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Tap OK when the confirmation screen to end the access point mode is displayed.