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

• See below.

  Enabling Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Mode

  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. Press the  home button, if necessary.
  2. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Setup, then press the OK button.
     
     
  3. Press the arrow buttons to select Wi-Fi Direct and press the OK button.
  4. Press the OK button twice.
  5. Do one of the following:
     • Open the Epson Smart Panel app on your device, then press the down arrow button on your product's control panel to view the product information. Use the information on the product's LCD screen to select your product in the Epson Smart Panel app. Skip to step 7.
     • To connect without using the Epson Smart Panel app, press the left arrow button to select Other Methods and go to the next step.
  6. Do one of the following:
     • For iOS devices, select iOS. Press the OK button, then scan the QR code with the camera app on your device and follow the instructions on your device.
     • For other types of devices, select Other OS Devices. Press the down arrow button to display the product information, then use your device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen and enter the password shown.
  7. Press the OK button to exit. The Wi-Fi Direct icon displayed on the Wi-Fi Setup screen indicates if Wi-Fi Direct is enabled on the product. If your device is not connected, repeat these steps to try again.
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