Connecting with Wireless Direct

You can connect devices (e.g. computer, smartphone, or tablet) to the printer by two methods below.

• Wireless connection (connecting devices via a wireless router)

• Direct wireless connection (connecting devices using Wireless Direct)

This article describes Wireless Direct, which allows you to print by connecting the devices to the printer directly.

Follow the procedure below to set up and use Wireless Direct.

1. Changing the Printer Settings to Use Wireless Direct

2. Changing the Settings of a Device and Connecting It to the Printer

 You can connect up to 5 devices to the printer at the same time with Wireless Direct.

 Learn about network restrictions for this printer.

Changing the Settings of a Device and Connecting It to the Printer

1. Enable "Wi-Fi" on your device's "Setting" menu.

   For more on turning on Wi-Fi function, see your device's instruction manual.

2. Select "DIRECT-XXXX-PRO-200series" ("X" represents alphanumeric characters) from list displayed on your device.

    If "DIRECT-XXXX-PRO-200series" does not appear on the list, Wireless Direct is not enabled. Enable Wireless Direct.

3. Enter the password.

   Your device is connected to the printer.

    Check the password for the Wireless Direct.

   1. Select Show password and then press the OK button.

   2. Select Wireless Direct and then press the OK button.

   3. Select LAN settings on the HOME screen and then press the OK button.

    Depending on the device you are using, entering the password is required to connect a device to the printer via Wi-Fi. Enter the password specified for the printer.

    If your Wi-Fi Direct compatible device is set to prioritize using Wi-Fi Direct and it is connecting to the printer, the printer displays a confirmation screen asking if you allow the device to connect to the printer. Make sure the name on the LCD is the same as that of your wireless communication device and select Yes.

Changing Wireless Direct Setting

Change the settings for the Wireless Direct following the procedure below.

1. Select LAN settings on the HOME screen and then press the OK button.

2. Select Wireless Direct and then press the OK button.

3. Select Settings and then press the OK button.

   

   • Change SSID/device name

     Change the identifier (SSID) for Wireless Direct.

     The identifier (SSID) is the printer's name (device name) displayed on a Wi-Fi Direct compatible device.

     Follow the procedure below to change the identifier (SSID).

     • To set manually

       1. Press the OK button to enter the input screen.

       2. Enter the identifier or printer name.

       3. Confirm the inputted content and select OK.

     • To set automatically

       1. Select Auto update.

       2. Check the displayed message and select Yes.

   • Change password

     Change the password for Wireless Direct.

     • To set manually.

       1. Select Change manually.

       2. Press the OK button to enter the input screen.

       3. Enter the new password (10 characters).

       4. Confirm the inputted content and select OK.

     • To set automatically

       1. Select Auto update.

       2. Check the displayed message and select Yes.

   • Connection request confirmation

     Change the confirmation screen setting when a Wi-Fi Direct compatible device is connecting to the printer.

     If you want the printer to display the screen to inform you a Wi-Fi Direct compatible device is connecting to the printer, select Yes.

      To prevent an unauthorized access, we recommend you should select the setting to display the confirmation screen.

 If you change the Wireless Direct setting of the printer, also change the wireless router setting of the device.

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