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Using the NFC feature
If you want to add Wi-Fi/NFC feature to the machine, check the option lists and contact
the purchasing point to order (see "Available supplies" on page 79). After installing the
Wireless Kit (Wireless LAN Option), set the machine to use this feature.
The Wireless and NFC (Near Field Communication) printer allows you to directly print/scan/fax
from your mobile device just by holding your mobile device over the NFC tag on Wi-Fi/NFC Kit
(Wireless LAN Option). It does not require installing print driver or connecting to an access point.
You just need NFC supported mobile device. In order to use this feature, mobile apps needs to be
installed on your mobile device.
• Depending on the material of the mobile device cover, NFC recognition may not work
properly.
• Depending on the mobile device you are using, the transmission speed may differ.
• This feature is available only for the model with a NFC tag (see "Machine overview" on
• Using a cover or a battery other than the ones that came with the mobile device, or a
metal cover/sticker can block NFC.
• If NFC devices keep failing to communicate,
- Remove the case or cover from the mobile device, then try again.
- Reinstall the battery from the mobile device, then try again.
Requirements
• NFC and Wi-Fi Direct enabled, supported mobile apps installed mobile device with Android 4.0
or higher
Only Android OS 4.1 or higher will automatically enable the Wi-Fi Direct feature on your
mobile device when you enable the NFC feature. We recommend you to upgrade your
mobile device to Android OS 4.1 or higher to use the NFC feature.
• Wi-Fi Direct feature enabled printer (see "Setting up Wi-Fi Direct" on page 44).
Related Apps
There are some apps that can be used with the NFC feature. The apps can be downloaded from
the Google Play Store.
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Samsung Mobile Print:
Enables users to print, scan (Only users with multi-functional printers),
or fax (Only users with multi-functional printers) photos, documents, and web pages directly
from your smartphone or tablet (see "Using the Samsung Mobile Print App" on page 52).