Connecting to the Machine from a Mobile Device Using the Wi-Fi Direct Function

Important

  • The optional wireless LAN board is required to use this function.

Wi-Fi Direct has two operation modes.

Direct Connection: Group Owner Mode

The machine functions as an access point and can be detected by multiple mobile devices.

Direct Connection Mode

The machine is connected directly with one mobile device.

Connecting to the Machine Directly from a Computer or Mobile Device

Note

Connecting with Direct Connection: Group Owner Mode

Enable Direct Connection: Group Owner Mode, and then connect a mobile device to the machine.

  1. Press [Settings] on the Home screen.
    Operation panel screen illustration

  2. Press [System Settings].

    Operation panel screen illustration

  3. Press [Network/Interface] [Machine: LAN Type] [Wireless LAN] [OK].

  4. Press [Settings] on the Home screen to display the [Settings] screen.

  5. Press [System Settings] [Network/Interface] [Machine: Wireless LAN] [Communication Mode].

  6. Select [Direct Connect.: Grp. Owner Mode], and then press [OK].
    Operation panel screen illustration
    The settings are completed. Now connect the mobile device to the machine.

    • If the mobile device supports Wi-Fi Direct or WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), specify it by [Wireless LAN: Direct Connection].

    • If the mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), specify it manually.

Connecting with Wireless LAN: Direct Connection

  1. On the control panel of the machine, press [Wireless LAN: Direct Connection].
    Operation panel screen illustration

    When the mobile device supports the push button system

    1. On the control panel of the machine, press [Connect] under "Push Button".

    2. Launch the Wi-Fi Direct function or WPS function of the mobile device, and then connect it to the machine.
      Select the machine from the device list.
      If you cannot connect, perform [Enrollee] as described below.

    When the mobile device supports the PIN code system

    1. On the control panel of the machine, press [Connect] under "Enrollee".

    2. Launch the Wi-Fi Direct function or WPS function of the mobile device, and then connect it to the machine.
      Enter the PIN code displayed on the control panel of the machine in the mobile device. For how to enter the PIN code, refer to the operation manual of the mobile device.

  2. After completing the procedure, press [Home] ().
    If you cannot connect, perform the manual connection procedure as described below.

Connecting manually

  1. On the control panel of the machine, press [Machine: Wireless LAN] [Direct Connection Mode] [Direct Connection Settings] to confirm [Device Name] and [Connection Password].

  2. In the wireless networks settings of the mobile device, select the item containing the device name of the machine, and then enter the password.
    Enter [Connection Password] that you confirmed in [Direct Connection Settings] of the machine.

  3. After completing the procedure, press [Home] ().

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Connecting with Direct Connection Mode

Enable Direct Connection Mode, and then connect a mobile device to the machine. You cannot connect from a mobile device that does not support Wi-Fi Direct.


  1. Press [Settings] on the Home screen.
    Operation panel screen illustration

  2. Press [System Settings].

    Operation panel screen illustration

  3. Press [Network/Interface] [Machine: LAN Type] [Wireless LAN] [OK].

  4. Press [Settings] on the Home screen to display the [Settings] screen.

  5. Press [System Settings] [Network/Interface] [Machine: Wireless LAN] [Communication Mode].

  6. Select [Direct Connection Mode], and then press [OK].
    Operation panel screen illustration

  7. Press [Wireless LAN: Direct Connection].

    When the mobile device supports the push button system

    1. On the control panel of the machine, press [Connect] under "Push Button".

    2. Launch the Wi-Fi Direct function or WPS function of the mobile device, and then connect it to the machine.
      Select the machine from the device list.
      If you cannot connect, perform [Enrollee] as described below.

    When the mobile device supports the PIN code system

    1. On the control panel of the machine, press [Connect] under "Enrollee".

    2. Launch the Wi-Fi Direct function or WPS function of the mobile device, and then connect it to the machine.
      Enter the PIN code displayed on the control panel of the machine in the mobile device. For how to enter the PIN code, refer to the operation manual of the mobile device.

  8. After completing the procedure, press [Home] ().

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