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Changing the 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.

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

  2. Select Wi-Fi Direct.

  3. Press the OK button to proceed.

  4. 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) used for connecting to the printer to your arbitrary name. You can set the network name (SSID) in ASCII characters that is 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 re-connect the device.
    • Change Password
      Change the Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) password for connecting to the printer to your arbitrary value. You can set the password in ASCII characters that is 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 re-connect the device.
    • Disable Wi-Fi Direct
      Disable Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) settings of the printer. When disabling it, 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.
      The Wi-Fi Direct (simple AP) connection information of the smart device saved to the printer is deleted.

  7. Follow the on-screen instruction.