Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 PRO-300 series User Manual - Page 167

Connecting with Wireless Direct You can connect devices (e.g. computer, smartphone, or tablet) to the printer by two methods below. • Wireless connection (connecting devices via a wireless router) • Direct wireless connection (connecting devices using Wireless Direct) This section describes Wireless Direct, which allows you to print by connecting the devices to the printer directly. Follow the procedure below to set up and use Wireless Direct. 1. Preparing the printer. Changing Printer Setting to Use Wireless Direct 2. Preparing a device to connect to the printer. Changing Settings of a Device and Connecting It to the Printer Important • You can connect up to 5 devices to the printer at the same time with Wireless Direct. • Check the usage restrictions and switch the printer to the Wireless Direct. Restrictions Changing Printer Setting to Use Wireless Direct 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Select LAN settings on HOME screen and then press the OK button. Setting Items on Operation Panel 3. Select Wireless Direct and then press the OK button. 4. Select Settings and then press the OK button. 5. Select Enable/disable Wireless Direct and then press the OK button. 6. Check displayed message, select Yes and then press the OK button. After Wireless Direct is enabled, the identifier (SSID), etc. when using the printer with wireless direct connection are displayed. You can check various settings of wireless direct. Note • The password is required when connecting a device to the printer. Depending on the device you are using, no password is required. 167