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. You must manually connect the mobile device each time you use the machine.
By default, only one mobile device can be directly connected to the machine at any one time.
*The Direct Connection function is not available for the models which are not equipped with a wireless LAN capability.
By default, only one mobile device can be directly connected to the machine at any one time.
*The Direct Connection function is not available for the models which are not equipped with a wireless LAN capability.
To establish a direct connection, put the machine into waiting state using the control panel, search the machine from a mobile device, and then connect to the machine by manually entering the network key.
Required Preparations |
Make preparations such as enabling the Direct Connection function on the machine. Preparations for Direct Connection |
1
On the control panel, press [Mobile Portal] in the [Home] screen. [Home] Screen
2
Press [Start].
The machine enters waiting state for Direct Connection.
Within 5 minutes of pressing [Start], you must directly connect the mobile device.
When [Disconnect] Is Displayed
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 [Disconnect] 
[Yes].
* By default, only one mobile device can be directly connected to the machine at any one time.
[Yes].* By default, only one mobile device can be directly connected to the machine at any one time.
3
Directly connect the mobile device.
Manually Configuring the Wi-Fi Settings
1 | Press [Display SSID/Network Key] to check the SSID and the network key of the machine.  |
2 | In the Wi-Fi settings of the mobile device, select the SSID of the machine, and enter the network key. For details about how to configure the Wi-Fi settings, see the manual of the mobile device. |
4
When [Connected.] appears on the control panel, press [Close].
The direct connection 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.
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.
5
When you have completed your operations on the mobile device, press [Disconnect] [Yes].
[Yes].The direct connection is terminated.
If multiple mobile devices are connected, all devices are disconnected.
If multiple mobile devices are connected, all devices are disconnected.
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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. |
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Checking a Mobile Device Connected to the MachineWhen 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 DisconnectedThe 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 the wireless LAN connection of the machine is terminated |