Using the Printer with the Access Point ModeBy using the printer as an access point in an environment that does not have wireless LAN router or accesspoint, or by using the printer as an access point temporarily in an environment that has wireless LAN routeror access point, you can connect the printer to an external device such as a computer or a smartphone andprint from them.This section describes how to enable the access point mode, the access point name of the printer, and thesecurity setting.How to enable the Access Point ModePrinting with the Access Point ModeHow to terminate the Access Point ModeSetting of the Access Point ModeImportant• Before using the printer with the access point mode, confirm the usage restrictions then switch theprinter to the access point mode.Restrictions• If you use the printer with the access point mode for the long time, it is recommended that you changethe default access point name and the default password to the combination of numbers and letters withthe point of view of security.How to enable the Access Point ModeEnable the access point mode following the procedure below.1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.2. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button, then release the button when the Alarm lamp flashes 3times.When the POWER lamp changed from flashing to lit, the access point mode is enabled.Note• To confirm the current access point mode setting of the printer, print out the network settinginformation.Printing Out Network Setting Information• You can specify the access point name (SSID) and the security setting optionally.Setting of the Access Point ModePrinting with the Access Point ModePrint with the access point mode following the procedure below.1. Connect an external device such as a computer or a smartphone to the printer viawireless LAN.168
