Cannot Communicate with Printer Using Direct Connection
Check1
Make sure the printer is turned on.
Check2
Is the
icon displayed on the touch screen?
If the icon is not displayed, tap the icon on the lower left and select
Activate direct connect.
on the
Change
LAN
screen.
Check3
Make sure printer is selected as connection for device (e.g. smartphone or
tablet).
Select the identifier for direct connection (SSID) specified for the printer as the connection destination for
devices.
Check4
Have you entered the proper password specified for the direct connection?
If the security setting of the direct connection is enabled, you need to enter the password to connect your
device to the printer.
To check the password specified for the printer, display it using the operation panel of the printer or print out
the network setting information of the printer.
• Display on the touch screen.
• Print the network settings.
Check5
Make sure the printer is not placed too far away from the device.
Place the device and printer where there are no obstacles between them. Wireless communication between
different rooms or floors is generally poor. Wireless communication can be impeded by building materials
containing metal or concrete. If the printer cannot communicate with the computer over a wireless LAN due to
a wall, place the printer and the computer in the same room.
In addition, if a device like a microwave oven that emits radio waves of the same frequency bandwidth as a
wireless router is nearby, it may cause interference. Place the wireless router as far away from interference
sources as possible.
Place devices a suitable distance from the printer.
Check6
Make sure 5 devices are already connected.
Direct Connection does not allow more than 5 devices to be connected.
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Summary of Contents for MB5100 Series
Page 20: ...B204 1145 B205 1146 B502 1147 B503 1148 B504 1149 C000 1150 ...
Page 134: ...All registered users can register and delete apps freely 134 ...
Page 170: ...Loading Paper Paper Sources Loading Plain Paper Photo Paper Loading Envelopes 170 ...
Page 190: ...Inserting a USB Flash Drive Inserting a USB Flash Drive Removing a USB Flash Drive 190 ...
Page 193: ...Replacing Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks Checking Ink Status on the Touch Screen 193 ...
Page 240: ...Safety Safety Precautions Regulatory Information WEEE EU EEA 240 ...
Page 260: ...Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel 260 ...
Page 266: ...Device user settings 266 ...
Page 289: ...For more on setting items on the operation panel Setting Items on Operation Panel 289 ...
Page 347: ...The resending setting is completed 347 ...
Page 348: ...Network Connection Network Connection Tips 348 ...
Page 386: ...Network Communication Tips Using Card Slot over Network Technical Terms Restrictions 386 ...
Page 418: ...Print Area Print Area Standard Sizes Envelopes 418 ...
Page 423: ...Administrator Settings Sharing the Printer on a Network 423 ...
Page 450: ...Related Topic Changing the Printer Operation Mode 450 ...
Page 462: ...Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast 462 ...
Page 479: ...Related Topic Printing a Color Document in Monochrome 479 ...
Page 572: ...See Two Sided Copying for two sided copying 572 ...
Page 580: ...Note Refer to Settings Dialog for how to set the applications to integrate with 580 ...
Page 624: ...Defaults You can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings 624 ...
Page 662: ...Defaults You can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings 662 ...
Page 674: ...Related Topic Scanning Originals Larger than the Platen Image Stitch 674 ...
Page 685: ...Scanning Tips Resolution Data Formats 685 ...
Page 708: ... Print send log Prints out the send log of the printer Tap Yes to start printing 708 ...
Page 749: ...8 Specify number of time and tap OK 9 Tap OK The Function list screen is displayed 749 ...
Page 790: ...5 Tap Complete to finalize changing 790 ...
Page 847: ...Sending Faxes from Computer Mac OS Sending a Fax General Notes 847 ...
Page 849: ...5 Specify fax paper settings as needed 6 Enter fax telephone numbers in To 849 ...
Page 871: ...Perform setup following the instructions on the screen 871 ...
Page 913: ...Back of Paper Is Smudged Uneven or Streaked Colors 913 ...
Page 973: ...Telephone Problems Cannot Dial Telephone Disconnects During a Call 973 ...
Page 1031: ...1660 Cause An ink tank is not installed What to Do Install the ink tank 1031 ...
Page 1051: ...3401 Cause Reserve copy is canceled What to Do Tap OK on the touch screen of the printer 1051 ...
Page 1054: ...3404 Cause Document is remained in ADF What to Do Wait for a while Copying will start 1054 ...