Connecting a Mobile Device Directly to the Machine (Direct Connection)

Connect a mobile device directly to the machine via Wi-Fi. You can directly connect it to the machine without using wireless LAN router. You must manually connect the mobile device each time you use the machine.
To connect a mobile device directly, use the operation panel to put the machine into the waiting state, and then search for the machine from the mobile device. Next, enter the network key to connect the mobile device to the machine.
By default, only one mobile device can be directly connected to the machine at any one time. Setting a fixed SSID and network key enables you to connect up to five mobile devices at the same time.
Required Preparations
Make preparations such as enabling the Direct Connection function on the machine. Preparations for Direct Connection
Touch Panel Model
5 Lines LCD Model

Touch Panel Model

1
On the operation panel, press [Mobile Portal] in the [Home] screen. [Home] Screen
The [Mobile Portal] screen is displayed.
2
Press [Start].
The machine enters waiting state for Direct Connection.
Within 5 minutes of pressing [Start], you must directly connect the mobile device.
You can skip this step when [Connect from device you want to connect.] is displayed. Proceed to Step 3.
When [Maximum number of wireless devices connected using Direct Connection has been reached.] is displayed, you cannot connect a new mobile device until a connected mobile device is disconnected. To disconnect a connected mobile device, press [OK]  [Disconnect].
* By default, only one mobile device can be directly connected to the machine at any one time.
3
Directly connect the mobile device.
1
Check the machine’s SSID and network key displayed on the operation panel screen.
2
In the Wi-Fi settings of the mobile device, select the SSID of the machine, and enter the network key.
The [Mobile Portal] screen reappears.
By default, only one mobile device can be directly connected to the machine at any one time. [Maximum number of wireless devices connected using Direct Connection has been reached.] is displayed on the screen.
For details about how to configure the Wi-Fi settings, see the manual of the mobile device.
4
When you have completed your operations on the mobile device, press [Disconnect].
The direct connection is terminated.
If multiple mobile devices are connected, all devices are disconnected.

5 Lines LCD Model

1
On the operation panel, select [Mobile Portal] in the [Home] screen, and press . [Home] Screen
The [Mobile Portal] screen is displayed.
2
Select [<Connect>] and press .
The machine enters waiting state for Direct Connection.
Within 5 minutes of pressing [<Connect>], you must directly connect the mobile device.
You can skip this step when [Connect from device you want to connect.] is displayed. Press and proceed to Step 3.
When [Maximum number of wireless devices connected w/ Direct Connection has been reached.] is displayed, you cannot connect a new mobile device until a connected mobile device is disconnected. To disconnect a connected mobile device, press   [<Disconnect>]  .
* By default, only one mobile device can be directly connected to the machine at any one time.
3
Directly connect the mobile device.
1
Check the machine’s SSID and network key displayed on the operation panel screen.
2
In the Wi-Fi settings of the mobile device, select the SSID of the machine, and enter the network key.
The [Mobile Portal] screen reappears.
By default, only one mobile device can be directly connected to the machine at any one time. [Maximum number of wireless devices connected w/ Direct Connection has been reached.] is displayed on the screen.
For details about how to configure the Wi-Fi settings, see the manual of the mobile device.
4
When you have completed your operations on the mobile device, press [<Disconnect>]  .
The direct connection is terminated.
If multiple mobile devices are connected, all devices are disconnected.
You may not be able to connect to the Internet with Direct Connection depending on the mobile device.
The power-saving effect of sleep mode decreases when using Direct Connection.
The IP address of the mobile device is set automatically. If you set the IP address manually, communication using Direct Connection may not be performed correctly.
Checking a Mobile Device Connected to the Machine
When using Direct Connection, press [Connection Information] to display the information of the mobile device connected to the machine with Direct Connection.
If the Direct Connection Is Automatically Disconnected
The direct connection is automatically terminated in the following cases:
When the Direct Connection Termination is set
When no data is sent or received between the mobile device and the machine for a while
When you are using the machine via a wireless LAN connection and the connection drops out
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