Using a Network Scanner from a Smart Device
You can connect a smart device to the scanner using one of the following methods.
Connecting over a wireless router
Connect the smart device to the same Wi-Fi network (SSID) as the scanner.
See the following for more details.
“Making Settings for Connecting to the Smart Device” on page 182
Connecting by Wi-Fi Direct
Connect the smart device to the scanner directly without a wireless router.
See the following for more details.
“AP Mode Connection” on page 65
Re-setting the Network Connection
This section explains how to make the network connection settings and change the connection method when
replacing the wireless router or the computer.
When Replacing the Wireless Router
When you replace the wireless router, make settings for the connection between the computer or the smart device
and the scanner.
You need to make these settings if you change your Internet service provider and so on.
Making Settings for Connecting to the Computer
We recommend using the installer to connect the scanner to a computer. You can run the installer using one of the
following methods.
❏
Setting up from the website
Access the following website, and then enter the product name. Go to
Setup
, and then start setting up.
❏
Setting up using the software disc (only for the models that come with a software disc and users with Windows
computers with disc drives.)
Insert the software disc into the computer, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Selecting the Connection Methods
Follow the on-screen instructions. On the
Select Your Operation
screen, select
Set up Scanner connection again
(for new network router or changing USB to network, etc.)
, and then click
Next
.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setup.
If you cannot connect, see the following to try to solve the problem.
“Cannot connect to a Network” on page 163
Adding or Replacing the Computer or Devices
>
Re-setting the Network Connection
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