PT-D800W

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

I cannot establish a connection using Wireless Direct.

For Windows:

 

Check the following Wireless Direct settings in Communication Settings in the Printer Setting Tool.

 

  • Confirm that Enable Wireless Direct when wireless LAN is turned on is selected.

 

 

  1. Open the Printer Setting Tool.

     

  2. Click [Communication Settings].

     

    • The Communication Settings window appears.
       
  3. Confirm that "Infrastructure and Wireless Direct" or "Wireless Direct" is selected for "Selected Interface" in Communication Settings in the [General] tab.
     

    Communication Settings
     

    • If not, select the check box and then click [Apply].

       
  • Confirm that the Network Key (password) entered to your computer or mobile device is correct.

 

  1. Confirm your printer's Network Key.

     

    1. Open the Printer Setting Tool.

       

    2. Click [Communication settings].

       

      • The Communication settings window appears.
         
    3. Confirm the "Network Key" in "Wireless Direct Settings" in the [Wireless Direct] tab.

      Direct - Network Key
       
  2. Confirm the "Network Key" entered to your computer or mobile device (see your computer’s or mobile device's user’s guide for instructions).
     
  • If the Network Key is different from that of your printer, enter the correct Network Key.
     

For Mac (D800W / E800W only):

 

Check the following Wireless Direct settings in the Printer Setting Tool.

 

  • Confirm that "Wireless Direct" is set to "On".

 

 

  1. Open the Printer Setting Tool.

     

  2. Click [Wireless LAN] tab.

     

  3. Confirm that "Wireless Direct" is set to "On".
     

    Mac Wireless Direct On
     

    • If not, select "On" and then click [Apply].

       
  • Confirm that the Network Key (password) entered to your computer or mobile device is correct.

 

  1. Confirm your printer's Network Key.

     

    1. Open the Printer Setting Tool.

       

    2. Click the [Wireless LAN] tab.

    3. Confirm the "Network Key".

      Mac WLAN Network Key
       
  2. Confirm the Network Key entered to your computer or mobile device (see your computer’s or mobile device's user’s guide for instructions).
     
  • If the Network Key is different from that of your printer, enter the correct Network Key.
     

If the issue continues, uninstall the printer driver and the software, and then reinstall them.

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