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Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Wi-Fi

Related Models:RJ‑3250WB
The following Wi-Fi connection methods are available:

Using a Wi-Fi Router/Access Point (Infrastructure Mode)

Infrastructure Mode allows you to connect the printer to a computer or mobile device via Wi-Fi router/access point.

  • Before You Begin

    First you must configure the printer's Wi-Fi settings to communicate with your Wi-Fi router/access point. After the printer is configured, the computers and mobile devices on your network will have access to the printer.

    • Before connecting the printer to your network, contact your system administrator to confirm your Wi-Fi network settings.
    • To reconfigure the Wi-Fi settings, or if the status of the printer's Wi-Fi connection is unknown, reset the printer's Wi-Fi settings.
      1. Press and hold the image (Feed) / OK button and the image (Power) button for about five seconds. The LED indicator starts flashing green.
      2. While pressing the image (Power) button, press the image (Feed) / OK button twice.
      3. Release the image (Power) button.
    • To achieve the best results with normal everyday printing, use the printer as close to the Wi-Fi router/access point as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect the transfer speed of print data.

  • Connect the printer to your Wi-Fi router/access point

  1. First, write down the SSID (Network Name) and Password (Network Key) of your Wi-Fi router/access point.
  2. Connect the printer and computer using a USB cable.
  3. On the printer, press the Menu / image (Select) button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the image (Feed) / OK button. Set [On/Off] to [On].
  4. Configure the Infrastructure Mode settings of the printer.
    • From the LCD menu:
      1. Press the Menu / image (Select) button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the image (Feed) / OK button.
      2. Press the Menu / image (Select) button to select the [Mode] menu, and then press the image (Feed) / OK button.
      3. Select [Infrastructure], and then press the image (Feed) / OK button.
    • Using a Windows computer:
      1. Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click the Communication Settings button.
      2. Select Wireless LAN for Selected Interface in the General tab, and select Infrastructure for Communication Mode in Wireless Settings in the Wireless LAN tab.
  5. Start the Printer Setting Tool on your Windows computer, and click the Communication Settings button. Select Wireless Settings in the Wireless LAN tab. Enter the SSID that you wrote down, or click Search and select the SSID from the displayed list.
  6. Enter the password as Passphrase.
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    The required information depends on the authentication method and encryption mode; enter only the information relevant to your network environment.
  7. Click Apply.
    When the connection between the printer and your Wi-Fi router/access point is established, the image (Wi-Fi) icon appears on the printer's LCD. Computers and mobile devices that are on the same network as the printer will have access to the printer.
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    To change any other network settings, use the Printer Setting Tool.

Without Using a Wi-Fi Router/Access Point (Wireless Direct)

Wireless Direct allows you to connect the printer to your computer or mobile device directly, without a Wi-Fi router/access point. The printer serves as a Wi-Fi access point.
  1. Confirm the Wireless Direct settings of the printer.
    • From the LCD menu:
      1. Press the Menu / image (Select) button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the image (Feed) / OK button.
      2. Press the Menu / image (Select) button to select the [Mode] menu, and then press the image (Feed) / OK button.
      3. Select [Direct], and then press the image (Feed) / OK button. The Wireless Direct icon appears on the LCD.
    • Using a Windows computer:
      1. Connect the printer and computer using a USB cable.
      2. Start the Printer Setting Tool on your computer, and click the Communication Settings button.
      3. Confirm that Wireless Direct is selected for Selected Interface in the General tab.
  2. On the printer, press the Menu / image (Select) button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the image (Feed) / OK button. Set [On/Off] to [On]
  3. Use your computer or mobile device to select the SSID of the printer ("DIRECT-*****_RJ-3250WB"). If required, enter the Password ("325*****", where***** is the last five digits of the printer's serial number).
NOTE
  • The serial number label is located on the base of the printer. You can also confirm the serial number by printing the printer information. For more information, see Related Topics.
  • Use the Printer Setting Tool to change the printer's network settings.
  • The Printer Setting Tool also allows you to apply the network settings to multiple printers.
  • You cannot connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi while using Wireless Direct. To use the Internet, connect using a Wi-Fi router/access point (Infrastructure Mode).
  • We recommend setting a new Wireless Direct password using the Printer Setting Tool to protect your printer from unauthorised access.

Using Infrastructure Mode and Wireless Direct Simultaneously

  1. Set the printer to Infrastructure Mode and Wireless Direct.
    • From the LCD menu:
      1. Press the Menu / image (Select) button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the image (Feed) / OK button.
      2. Press the Menu / image (Select) button to select the [Mode] menu, and then press the image (Feed) / OK button.
      3. Select [Direct/Infra], and then press the image (Feed) / OK button.
    • Using a Windows computer:
      1. Launch the Printer Setting Tool on your Windows computer.
      2. Click the Communication Settings button.
      3. Click General>Communication Settings.
      4. Confirm that the Infrastructure and Wireless Direct option is selected for the Selected Interface setting.

Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)

  1. First, confirm that your Wi-Fi router/access point has the WPS symbol.
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  2. Place the printer within the range of your Wi-Fi router/access point.
    The range may differ depending on your environment. See the instructions provided with your Wi-Fi router/access point.
  3. Press the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router/access point.
  4. On the printer, press the Menu / image (Select) button to select the [WLAN] menu, and then press the image (Feed) / OK button.
  5. Press the Menu / image (Select) button to select the [WPS] menu, and then press the image (Feed) / OK button.
  6. Select [Button Push] or [PIN Code]menu, and then press the image (Feed) / OK button.
    For more information, see the instructions provided with your Wi-Fi router/access point. When the connection is established, the WLAN icon appears on the printer's LCD. Computers and mobile devices that are on the same network as the printer will have access to the printer.
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  • The printer will try to connect using WPS for two minutes. If the Menu / image (Select) button is pressed during that time, the printer will continue trying to connect for an additional two minutes.
  • If your computer or mobile device supports the PIN authentication method, select [PIN Code] for better security.
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