Connecting to a Printer and Printing Via a Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) (EOS M100)

Article ID: ART168435 | Date published: 09/06/2017 | Date last updated: 09/11/2018
 

Description

Connecting to a Printer and Printing Via a Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) (EOS M100)

Solution

Connect the camera to a printer via Wi-Fi to print as follows.
These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can also use an existing access point.
IMPORTANT
  • This camera requires a PictBridge-compatible printer (supporting DPS over IP) for printing via Wi-Fi.
  • Procedures for connecting a camera to a printer and printing via Wi-Fi are explained in the following sections. For more information on making Wi-Fi settings on the printer, please refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
  • Illustrations and screenshots in this instruction may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
NOTE
  • Connections require that a memory card with saved images be in the camera.
  • Follow these instructions when using the camera as an access point. To connect using another access point, please refer to the camera’s "Help Guide".

Connecting Your Camera and Printer via Wi-Fi

1. Access the Wi-Fi menu.
  • Press the power button to turn the camera on.
  • Press the button.

NOTE
When making Wi-Fi settings for the first time, a screen will appear for you to register a nickname for the camera.
This nickname will be displayed on the screen of target devices when connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi.
Press the / buttons to choose the entry field, and then press the button.
Enter the nickname on the keyboard displayed. After you have finished entering it, press the button to return to the registration screen, select [OK], and then press the button.
*For more information on using the keyboard, please refer to "Using the On-Screen Keyboard".

2. Choose [ ].
  • Press the / / / buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button.


3. Choose [Add a Device].
  • Press the / buttons to choose [Add a Device], and then press the button.

NOTE
  • Once a printer is added, the printer name will be displayed on the screen in step 3. To connect to a printer again, simply choose the printer name from the list.
  • Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu. You can easily connect again by pressing the / buttons to choose the device and then pressing the button. To add a new device, display the device selection screen by pressing the / buttons, and then configure the setting.
  • If you prefer not to display recent target devices, choose MENU > [ 4] tab > [Wireless settings] > [Wi-Fi Settings] > [Target History] > [Off].

  • The camera SSID ( ) and password ( ) are displayed.

4. Connect the printer to the network.
  • In the printer’s Wi-Fi setting menu, choose the SSID (network name) checked in step 3 ( ) to establish a connection.

5. Choose the printer.
  • Press the / buttons to choose the printer name, and then press the button.

6. Once the printer has been registered, the following screen appears.

This concludes the explanation of the procedure for connecting the camera and printer via Wi-Fi.

Printing Images

7. Press the / buttons to choose an image.

8. Press the button, choose [ ], and press the button again.

9. The screen for specifying the print settings appears.

Press the / buttons to choose an item, and then press the button. On the next screen, press the / buttons to choose an option, and then press the  button to return to the printing screen.
DatePrints images with the date added.
File No.Prints images with the file number added.
BothPrints images with both the date and file number added.
Off-
DefaultMatches current printer settings.
DefaultMatches current printer settings.
Off-
OnUses information from the time of shooting to print under optimal settings.
Red-Eye 1Corrects red-eye.
No. of CopiesChoose the number of copies to print.
Cropping-Specify a desired image area to print.
Paper Settings-Specify the paper size, layout, and other details.

The following example explains printing operations when [Paper Settings] has been selected.
  • Press the / buttons to choose [Paper Settings], then press the button.

  • The screen for setting the paper size appears.
Press the / buttons to choose an option, and then press the button.

  • The screen for setting the paper type appears.
Press the / buttons to choose an option, and then press the button.

  • The layout settings screen appears.
Press the / buttons to choose an option, and then press the button.
  • When choosing [N-up], press the button to switch. On the next screen, press the / buttons to choose the number of images per sheet, and then press the button.

DefaultMatches current printer settings.
BorderedBordered Prints with blank space around the image.
BorderlessBorderless, edge-to-edge printing.
N-upChoose how many images to print per sheet.
ID PhotoPrints images for identification purposes.
Only available for images with a recording pixel setting of L and an aspect ratio of 3:2.
Fixed SizeChoose the print size.
Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard, or wide-format prints.

  • The camera returns to the print setting screen.

Make sure that the settings are correct.
Choose [Print] and press the button to begin printing.

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

  • Use the on-screen keyboard to enter wireless settings and other information. Note that the length and type of information you can enter varies depending on the function you are using.

Entering CharactersTouch the characters to enter them.
Moving the CursorTouch .
Entering Line Breaks*Touch .
Switching Input ModesTo switch to numbers or symbols, touch .
Touch
to enter capital letters.
● Available input modes vary depending on the function you are using.
Deleting CharactersTouch to delete the previous character.
Confirming Input and Returning to the Previous ScreenPress the button.
*For some functions, is not displayed and cannot be used.


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