Using the Printer with the Access Point Mode
By using the printer as an access point in an environment that does not have wireless LAN router or access
point, or by using the printer as an access point temporarily in an environment that has wireless LAN router
or access point, you can connect the printer to an external device such as a computer or a smartphone and
print from them.
This section describes how to enable the access point mode, the access point name of the printer, and the
security setting.
How to enable the Access Point Mode
Printing with the Access Point Mode
How to terminate the Access Point Mode
Setting of the Access Point Mode
Important
• Before using the printer with the access point mode, confirm the usage restrictions then switch the
printer to the access point mode.
• If you use the printer with the access point mode for the long time, it is recommended that you change
the default access point name and the default password to the combination of numbers and letters with
the point of view of security.
How to enable the Access Point Mode
Enable the access point mode following the procedure below.
1.
Make sure that the printer is turned on.
2. Press the
Setup
button.
The
Setup menu
screen is displayed.
3. Use the
button to select
Device settings
, then press the
OK
button.
The
Device settings
screen is displayed.
4. Use the
button to select
LAN settings
, then press the
OK
button.
5. Use the
button to select
Change LAN
, then press the
OK
button.
6. Use the
button to select
AP mode active
, then press the
OK
button.
7. Use the
button to select
Start setup
, then press the
OK
button.
The access point mode is enabled and the printer can be used as an access point.
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Summary of Contents for 9491B003
Page 66: ...66 ...
Page 94: ...Manual Online This function displays the Online Manual 94 ...
Page 106: ...Safety Guide Safety Precautions Regulatory and Safety Information 106 ...
Page 113: ...Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel 113 ...
Page 125: ...Use the or button B to change the setting then press the OK button C 125 ...
Page 126: ...Loading Paper Loading Paper 126 ...
Page 150: ...Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink Tank Checking the Ink Status 150 ...
Page 168: ...Aligning the Print Head Position Manually from Your Computer 168 ...
Page 179: ...Related Topic Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer 179 ...
Page 199: ...About Quiet setting 199 ...
Page 212: ...Information about Network Connection Useful Information about Network Connection 212 ...
Page 259: ...5 Delete Deletes the selected IP address from the list 259 ...
Page 301: ...Administrator Settings Sharing the Printer on a Network 301 ...
Page 308: ...Printing Printing from a Computer Paper setting for Printing 308 ...
Page 326: ...Note Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document 326 ...
Page 337: ...Related Topic Changing the Printer Operation Mode 337 ...
Page 361: ...Note During Grayscale Printing inks other than black ink may be used as well 361 ...
Page 366: ...Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast 366 ...
Page 407: ...Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Displaying the Print Results before Printing 407 ...
Page 489: ...Problems with Printing Quality Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected 489 ...
Page 522: ...About Errors Messages Displayed If an Error Occurs A Message Is Displayed 522 ...
Page 551: ...1660 Cause The ink tank is not installed Action Install the ink tank 551 ...
Page 587: ...5500 Cause Ink tank has not been properly recognized Action Contact the service center 587 ...
Page 588: ...5501 Cause Ink tank has not been properly recognized Action Contact the service center 588 ...
Page 589: ...5B00 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center 589 ...
Page 590: ...5B01 Cause Printer error has occurred Action Contact the service center 590 ...