Connecting to a Wireless LAN (Infrastructure) (Only When the Wireless LAN Module is Mounted)
Connect this machine to a network with a wireless LAN.
Note
Wireless LAN module (optional) is required.
Read the following cautions carefully before using this machine in a wireless LAN environment.
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Wireless(Infrastructure) and Wireless(AP Mode) cannot be enabled at the same time.
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If the machine is used in a wireless network environment, the machine does not enter Deep Sleep mode but enters Sleep mode.
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Do not place any electric products that emit weak radio waves (such as microwaves or digital cordless telephones) close to the machine.
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If there is metal, aluminum sash, or a reinforced concrete wall between the machine and wireless LAN access points, connections may be harder to be established.
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The communication speed of a wireless LAN connection may be slower than that of a wired LAN or USB connection depending on the environment. If you want to print big data such as a photo, it is recommended to print with a wired LAN or USB connection.
Preparing to use a wireless LAN
The machine can connect to a wireless LAN environment via wireless LAN access points (WPS supported).
Check if your wireless devices match the following requirements.
Item |
Value |
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Standard |
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n |
Access method |
Infrastructure mode |
Channel |
2.4 GHz: Channels 1 to 11 (*Channels 12 and 13 are not available.) 5 GHz: Channels 36 to 48, 52 to 64, 100 to 140, and 149 to 165 |

Checking the wireless LAN setting method
Check whether your wireless LAN access point supports WPS, and then select a setting method.
If your access point supports WPS, refer to "Connecting with WPS", and if you are not sure whether your access point supports WPS, refer to "Selecting a Wireless LAN Access Point from the Operator Panel to Connect".
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If a wireless LAN access point supports WPS, you can connect to the wireless LAN with the WPS button.
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Selecting a Wireless LAN Access Point from the Operator Panel to Connect
If a wireless access point does not support WPS, you can specify a wireless LAN access point you want to use from the wireless LAN access points that the printer detects to establish a connection.
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Setting from the Operator Panel Manually to Connect
Set the wireless LAN access point information (the SSID, encryption method, and encryption key) manually to connect to the wireless LAN.
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Checking That Connection is Established Correctly
This section describes the procedure for checking by using the printer whether a connection to a wireless LAN is properly established.