Connecting a mobile device to the printer
Note:
This feature is available only in some printer models.
Before connecting your mobile device, make sure that Wi
‑
Fi Direct has been configured. For more information,
see
.
Connecting using Wi
‑
Fi Direct
Note:
These instructions apply only to Android mobile devices.
1
From the mobile device, go to the settings menu.
2
Enable
Wi
‑
Fi
, and then tap
Wi
‑
Fi Direct
.
3
Select the printer Wi-Fi Direct name.
4
Confirm the connection on the printer control panel.
Connecting using Wi
‑
Fi
1
From the mobile device, go to the settings menu.
2
Tap
Wi
‑
Fi
, and then select the printer Wi-Fi Direct name.
Note:
The string DIRECT-xy (where x and y are two random characters) is added before the Wi-Fi Direct
name.
3
Enter the Wi-Fi Direct password.
Connecting a computer to the printer
Note:
This feature is available only in some printer models.
Before connecting your computer, make sure that Wi
‑
Fi Direct has been configured. For more information, see
.
For Windows users
1
Open
Printers & scanners
, and then click
Add a printer or scanner
.
2
Click
Show Wi-Fi Direct printers
, and then select the printer Wi
‑
Fi Direct name.
3
From the printer display, take note of the eight-digit PIN of the printer.
4
Enter the PIN on the computer.
Note:
If the print driver is not already installed, then Windows downloads the appropriate driver.
For Macintosh users
1
Click the wireless icon, and then select the printer Wi
‑
Fi Direct name.
Note:
The string DIRECT-xy (where x and y are two random characters) is added before the Wi-Fi Direct
name.
2
Type the Wi
‑
Fi Direct password.
Note:
Switch your computer back to its previous network after disconnecting from the Wi-Fi Direct network.
Set up, install, and configure
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