Support Printers All-In-Ones ET Series Epson ET-5850U for ReadyPrint

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 iPrint app or another compatible Epson printing app is installed on your mobile device before connecting to the product.

    1. Press the  home icon, if necessary.
    2. Select the icon. You see a screen like this:
    3. Select Wi-Fi Direct.
    4. Select Start Setup. 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. Select Next on the LCD screen to display your product information, then 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. Select Next on the LCD screen to display your product information, then 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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