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Changing Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) Settings

When a Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection is enabled, you can change the Wi-Fi Direct settings such as the network name and the password.

  1. Select Wi-Fi Setup on the home screen on the printer's control panel.

    To select an item, use the buttons, and then press the OK button.

  2. Select Wi-Fi Direct.

  3. Check the message, and then press the OK button to proceed.

  4. Check the next message, and then press the OK button to proceed.

  5. Press the button to display the setting screen.

  6. Select the menu item that you want to change.

    You can select the following menu items.

    • Change Network Name
      Change the Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) network name (SSID) to a name of your choice. You can enter the network name (SSID) using ASCII characters displayed on the software keyboard on the control panel.
      When changing the network name (SSID), all connected devices are disconnected. Use the new network name (SSID) if you want to reconnect the devices.
    • Change Password
      Change the Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) password o a password of your choice. You can enter the password using ASCII characters displayed on the software keyboard on the control panel.
      When changing the password, all connected devices are disconnected. Use the new password if you want to reconnect the devices.
    • Disable Wi-Fi Direct
      Disable the printer's Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) feature. When you do this, all devices connected to the printer in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection are disconnected.
    • Restore Default Settings
      Restore all Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) settings to their defaults.
      Any saved Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) connection information about connected devices is deleted.
  7. Follow the on-screen instructions.