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

• See below. Select one of the links below to see instructions on setting up a Wi-Fi Direct connection with your type of device.

  Wi-Fi Direct Mode Setup

  You can set up your product to communicate directly with your computer or another device without requiring a wireless router or access point. In Wi-Fi Direct Mode, the product itself acts as a network access point for up to 8 devices.

  
  
  

  1	Epson product
  2	Computer with a wireless interface
  3	Other wireless device

  Note: The product normally uses W52 (36ch) as the channel when connecting to Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP). Since the channel for wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) connection is selected automatically, the channel used may differ when used at the same time as a Wi-Fi Direct connection. Sending data to the printer may be delayed if the channels are different. If it does not interfere with use, connect to the SSID in the 2.4 GHz band. In the 2.4 GHz frequency band, the channels used will match.

  When setting the wireless LAN to 5 GHz, we recommend disabling Wi-Fi Direct.

  Connecting to a Mobile Device

  You can connect a mobile device directly to the printer without a wireless router or access point.

  Note: Make sure the Epson Smart Panel app is installed on your mobile device before connecting to the printer.

  1. Press the  home button, if necessary.
  2. Select the icon.
  3. Select Wi-Fi Direct.
  4. Select Start Setup.
  5. Do one of the following:
     • If you are using Epson Smart Panel, open the Epson Smart Panel app on your device and select the printer displayed on the LCD screen. Select Complete on the LCD screen.
     • For iOS devices, select Other Methods, then select iOS. Scan the QR code with the camera app on your device and follow the instructions on your device. On the printer LCD screen, select Complete.
     • For other types of devices, select Other Methods, then select Other OS Devices. Use your device to select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) displayed on the LCD screen, then enter the password shown.
  6. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to complete Wi-Fi Direct setup. The Wi-Fi Direct icon displayed on the LCD screen indicates if Wi-Fi Direct is enabled on the product.

     If you are printing from a computer, make sure you installed the network software as described on the Start Here sheet.

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