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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.

    HOME screen
  2. Flick the screen left or right, then tap the Setup.

    HOME screen: Select Setup
  3. Flick the screen up or down, then tap Device settings.

    Setup screen: Select Device settings
  4. Tap LAN settings.

    Device settings screen: Select LAN settings
  5. Tap Change LAN.

    LAN settings screen: Select Change LAN
  6. Tap Access point mode active.

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

  8. Tap Details, check the Password (network key), then tap OK.

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

    Access point information screen
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    Details screen
  9. Tap OK.

    Access point information screen
  10. 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
  11. Select the network name (SSID) you want to use, then click Connect.

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

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

    Installation screen