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

  • See below.

    Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode (Simple AP)

    You can enable Wi-Fi Direct mode to allow direct communication between your product and computer, mobile devices, or other devices (up to 8) without a wireless router or access point.

    Note: Make sure the Epson Smart Panel app or another compatible Epson printing app is installed on your mobile device before connecting to the product.

    1. Select the  home icon, if necessary.
    2. Select Smartphone connect.
      • If your product is not connected to a wireless network, select Start Setup. The product information is displayed on the LCD screen. Open the compatible Epson printing app on your device and select your product. Select Complete on the LCD screen.
      • If your product is already connected to a wireless network, select Other Methods and go to the next step.
    3. Select Start Setup.
    4. Select Other Methods. You see this screen:

    5. Do one of the following to complete Wi-Fi Direct setup:
      • For iOS devices, select iOS. Scan the QR code with the camera app on your device and follow the instructions on your device. Open the compatible Epson printing app on your device and select your product. Select Complete on the LCD screen.
      • For Android devices, select Android. Open the compatible Epson printing app on your device and select your product. Select Complete on the LCD screen.
      • For other types of devices, select Other OS Devices. Use your device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen and enter the password shown. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen.
      The Wi-Fi Direct icon is displayed on the LCD screen and indicates if Wi-Fi Direct is enabled on the product.
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