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Connection without Using an Access Point (Windows XP)

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  1. Make sure that the screen below is displayed.

    If another screen is displayed, press the Setup button (A) on the printer.

    HOME screen
  2. Press the Setup button.

  3. Use the Left or Right button (B) to select Device settings, then press the OK button.

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

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

    Device settings screen: Select Change LAN
  6. Select AP mode active, then press the OK button.

    Change LAN screen
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    Change LAN screen: Select AP mode active
  7. Select SSID, then press the OK button.

    Access point mode screen
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    Access point mode screen: Select SSID
  8. Check SSID information in the printer screen, then press the Back (C).

    You will use the SSID information in the subsequent steps.

    SSID information screen
  9. Select Security protocol, then press the OK button.

    Access point mode screen
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    Access point mode screen: Select Security protocol
  10. Check the Password (network key), then press the Back button.

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

    Password screen
  11. Select Start setup, then press the OK button.

    Access point mode screen
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    Access point mode screen: Select Start setup
  12. 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
  13. Select the network name (SSID) you want to use, then click Connect.

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

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

    Installation screen