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Connect the Printer to a Computer Using Wi-Fi

Related Models:TD‑2350D / TD‑2350DF / TD‑2350DSA
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 a Wi-Fi router/access point.

  • Before You Begin

    First, 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.

      To reset the printer's Wi-Fi settings, see Related Topics: Reset the Printer.

    • For best results with everyday printing, put the printer as close to the Wi-Fi router/access point as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices and interference from other electronic devices can affect the transfer speed of print data.

  1. Write down your Wi-Fi router/access point's SSID (Network Name) and Password (Network Key).
  2. On the printer, press Menu, and then press image or image to select the following:
    1. Select [WLAN]. Press OK.
    2. Select [WLAN (On/Off)]. Press OK.
    3. Select [On]. Press OK.
  3. Configure the printer's Infrastructure Mode settings:
    On the printer, press the Menu, and then press image or image to select the following:
    1. Select [WLAN]. Press OK.
    2. Select [Network Mode]. Press OK.
    3. Select [Infrastructure Mode]. Press OK.
    4. Select [WLAN]. Press OK.
    5. Select [Infra Manual Setup]. Press OK, and follow the on-screen instructions.

      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 now have access to the printer.

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 printer's Wireless Direct settings:
    On the printer, press Menu, and then press image or image to select the following:
    1. Select [WLAN]. Press OK.
    2. Select [Network Mode]. Press OK.
    3. Select [Direct Mode]. Press OK.
      The Wireless Direct icon, image or image appears on the LCD.
  2. On the printer, press Menu, and then press image or image to select the following:
    1. Select [WLAN]. Press OK.
    2. Select [WLAN (On/Off)]. Press OK.
    3. Select [On]. Press OK.
    4. Select [WLAN]. Press OK.
    5. Select [WLAN Status]. Press OK.
    6. Select [Direct Mode]. Press OK.
      The Printer's SSID and the password appear on the LCD.
  3. Use your computer or mobile device to select the printer's SSID and enter the password, if required.

    • SSID: DIRECT-(serial number's last 5 digits)_TD-2350###

      The serial number is located on the bottom of the printer or in the printer.

    • Password: ********

      Where ******** is the eight digits Wireless Direct Password indicated on the label on the bottom of the printer as "WDP".

NOTE
  • 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 unauthorized access.

Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)

  1. Confirm that your Wi-Fi router/access point features the WPS symbol.
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  2. Place the printer within 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 Menu, and then press image or image to select the following:
    1. Select [WLAN]. Press OK.
    2. Select [WPS Button Push] or [WPS PIN Code]. Press OK.
    3. If the Selection Menu appears, select [Start].
    4. Press OK.
    When a 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 you press OK 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 [WPS PIN Code] for better security.
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