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Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually

Depending on the device, if you connect to the Wi-Fi Direct network manually, your mobile device may disconnect from the connected wireless network and automatically switch to mobile data communication. If necessary, reconnect to the original wireless network after use. If your device continues to automatically switch to the Wi-Fi Direct network, turn off the automatic connection setting on your mobile device.

Configure the Wi-Fi Direct settings from the machine's control panel:
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When the machine receives a Wi-Fi Direct request from your mobile device, the message [Wi-Fi Direct connection request received.Press [OK] to connect.] appears on the LCD. Press [OK] to connect.
  1. Press image[Settings]>[All Settings]>[Network]>[Wi-Fi Direct]>[Manual].
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    If your machine displays the [All Settings] menu on the Home screen, skip the [Settings] menu.
  2. The machine will display the SSID (Network Name) and Password (Network Key). Go to your mobile device's wireless network settings screen, select the SSID, and then enter the password.
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    • You can also configure a Wi-Fi Direct network using the QR Code displayed on the LCD. Scan the QR Code, and then follow the LCD instructions.
    • Read the QR Code from the standard camera app on the iOS 11 or later, or from the Wi-Fi settings menu or standard camera app on Android™ 10 or later. If the QR Code cannot be read, manually enter the Network Name (SSID) and Network Key (Password) to connect.
  3. When your mobile device connects successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected].
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