Select an applicable item.

The Target Access Point is Not Detected

  • Is the network device (router, etc.) turned on? If the network device is already turned on, turn it off, then turn it back on.

After checking the above point, press the left Function button (A) on the printer to search for the access point again.

Function button

If the access point is still not detected

  • Check the access point name/network name and network password of your access point or router.
  • Are the device (such as a smartphone) and network device configured?
  • Are the access point and printer installed in an open space where wireless communications are possible?
  • Is the access point operating in IEEE802.11n (2.4 GHz), IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b?

After checking the above point, press the left Function button on the printer to search for the access point again.

If the access point is still not detected

If SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) is disabled or the stealth mode is enabled on the access point, enable SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) or disable the stealth mode, then press the left Function button on the printer to search for the access point again.

When establishing a connection without changing the access point settings

Select Directly enter the access point name in the Select access point screen. Wireless connection settings of the access point can be entered on the printer directly.

If the access point is still not detected

If "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" is set as the security protocol (encryption standard) on the access point, change the security protocol (encryption standard) and configure wireless connection settings again. "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" is not supported on this printer.

For details on how to change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.

"Multiple access points with the same name exist." is Displayed

The message appears when multiple access points with the same name are found.

Access point selection screen: Multiple access points with the same name exist.

When you have only one access point

Select Use one AccessPoint only, then press the OK button.

Access point selection screen: Select Use one AccessPoint only

Select the MAC address of the target access point on the displayed screen, then press the OK button.

Mac address selection screen

For details on how to check the MAC address of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.

When using multiple access points

Select Use multiple AccessPoints, then press the OK button.

Access point selection screen: Select Use multiple AccessPoints

An Unknown Access Point is Displayed

Access points in use nearby may also be detected.

The Access Point Name is Not Displayed Properly

Access point names with double-byte characters are not displayed properly. However, they can be selected.