How do I connect my product with a Wi-Fi Direct connection?

  • See below.

    Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode

    You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computers or other devices without a wireless router or access point.
    1. From the Home screen, select Wi-Fi, and press the OK button. You see this screen:

    2. Press the down arrow button, select Wi-Fi Direct Setup, and press the OK button.
    3. Select Connection Setup and press the OK button.
    4. Press the OK button. You see this screen:

    5. Press the OK button. You see this screen:

    6. Press the OK button to complete setup and return to the Home screen. You see the icon on the LCD screen and should be able to connect to your product directly from your computer or device, and then print. If you are printing from a computer, make sure you installed the network software as described on the Start Here sheet.

      Note: Make a note of the SSID and password that appear.

      If the icon is displayed on the LCD screen, Wi-Fi Direct mode is not enabled. Repeat these steps to try again.

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