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Connection without Using an Access Point (Windows XP)

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  1. Press the HOME button (A) on the printer, use the Up or Down button (B) to display Setup, then press the right Function button (C).

    HOME screen: Select Setup
  2. Use the Left or Right button (D) to select Device settings, then press the OK button.

    Setup screen: Select Device settings
  3. Select LAN settings, then press the OK button.

    Device settings screen
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    Device settings screen: Select LAN settings
  4. Select Change LAN, then press the OK button.

    LAN settings screen: Select Change LAN
  5. Select Access point mode active, then press the OK button.

    Change LAN screen
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    Change LAN screen: Select Access point mode active
  6. Check the SSID displayed in the printer screen.

  7. Press the right Function button, check the Password (network key), then press the Back button (E).

    You will use the SSID and Password (network key) in the subsequent steps.

    Details screen
  8. Press the left Function button (F).

    Access point information screen
  9. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the notification area of the taskbar on the computer, then select View Available Wireless Networks.

    Wireless Network Connection screen
  10. Select the network name (SSID) you want to use, then click Connect.

    Choose a wireless network screen
  11. Enter the Password (Network key), then click Connect.

    Network key entry screen
  12. When connection is complete, click Back until the screen below appears.
    Proceed with the setup.

    Installation screen