Follow the steps below to connect to the network (SSID) of the printer.

Android Users

In this section, descriptions are based on the screens displayed when using Android 8.0.

  1. On Home screen, tap (All Apps).

    figure: Home screen

  2. Tap Settings.

    figure: All Apps screen

  3. Tap Network & Internet.

    figure: Settings screen

  4. Tap Wi-Fi.

    figure: Settings screen

  5. Set Wi-Fi to On.

    figure: Wi-Fi screen

    The names (SSIDs) of available networks are detected.

  6. Tap network name (SSID) starting with "DIRECT."

    When a password entry screen appears, enter the password for the network name (SSID) starting with "DIRECT."

    If the printer's operation panel has an LCD monitor, tap (Network status), and then tap Yes to display the password on the LCD monitor. Check the Password for Wireless Direct displayed on the LCD monitor, and then enter it in the password entry screen on your smartphone.

    If the printer's operation panel does not have an LCD monitor, print the network setting information to check the password. In the printed network setting information, check the password indicated in "3- 3- 4 Password," and then enter it in the password entry screen on your smartphone. For details, see Printing Network Settings.

    When connection is complete, return to Step 1 of "Application Setup" and continue with the setup.

iOS Users

In this section, descriptions are based on the screens displayed when using iOS 11.1.

  1. On Home screen, tap Settings.

    figure: Home screen

  2. Tap Wi-Fi.

    figure: Settings screen

  3. Turn on Wi-Fi.

    figure: Wi-Fi screen

    The names (SSIDs) of available networks are detected.

  4. Tap network name (SSID) starting with "DIRECT."

    When a password entry screen appears, enter the password for the network name (SSID) starting with "DIRECT."

    If the printer's operation panel has an LCD monitor, tap (Network status), and then tap Yes to display the password on the LCD monitor. Check the Password for Wireless Direct displayed on the LCD monitor, and then enter it in the password entry screen on your smartphone.

    If the printer's operation panel does not have an LCD monitor, print the network setting information to check the password. In the printed network setting information, check the password indicated in "3- 3- 4 Password," and then enter it in the password entry screen on your smartphone. For details, see Printing Network Settings.

    When connection is complete, return to Step 1 of "Application Setup" and continue with the setup.