Print the network settings to check the password. Enter the password specified for the printer. Your 10 character alpha-numeric password will be listed.ĭepending on the device you're using, entering the password is required to connect a device to the printer via a wireless network connection. If you do not know the password, you can print the network settings to get the password. If "XXXXXX-TS3500series" doesn't appear on the list, Wireless Direct is not enabled.Įnter the password on your smartphone / tablet / computer. Select "XXXXXX-TS3500series" ("XXXXXX" represents last six digits of printer's MAC address.) from list displayed on the smartphone / tablet / computer. You can connect up to 5 devices to the printer at the same time with Wireless Direct.Ĭonnecting a smartphone / tablet / computer to the printerĮnable Wi-Fi in the Settings menu on your smartphone / tablet / computer.įor instructions on enabling the Wi-Fi function, refer to the instruction manual for your smartphone / tablet / computer. If so, please follow the links above to setup your printer for wireless use.įollow the procedure below to set up and use the Wireless Direct feature.Ĭhange the Printer Setting to Use Wireless DirectĬonnect a smartphone / tablet / computer to the printer
Sometimes, when you update your computer or make a change to your wireless network (for instance, change your Wi-Fi Password), you need to update your printer drivers or reconnect your printer to your wireless network to regain functionality. This article describes Direct Wireless Connection, which allows you to print by connecting the devices to the printer directly (without use of your router/ wireless network). "Direct Wireless Connection" (connecting devices directly without a wireless router) "Wireless Connection" (connecting devices via a wireless router) computer, smartphone, or tablet) to the printer by two methods below.
Learn how to set up your printer for wireless use with a Mac™.Ĭonnecting with "Direct Wireless Connection"
Learn how to set up your printer for wireless use with a Windows™ PC. Under normal circumstances, you do not need to use this function with your computer or mobile device, and should instead proceed with a standard wireless setup. This function should only be used if you are experiencing difficulties in using your printer across your wireless network, OR if you are using the printer in an area where wireless network communication/a router is not available (such as in a school or business where there is no wireless network available). This is not the same as a regular wireless setup, which uses your network. A Wireless Direct connection allows your printer to communicate with your device without the use of your wireless network.