Canon PIXMA TR8620 TR8600 series User Manual - Page 48

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 directly without a wireless router) 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. Connecting a smartphone/tablet/computer 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 (Setup) on HOME screen and then select Device settings. 3. Select LAN settings. 4. Select Wireless Direct. 5. Select Enable/disable Wireless Direct. 6. Check displayed message and then select ON. The Wireless Direct is enabled and a device can be connected to the printer wirelessly. Note • The password is required when connecting a device to the printer. Depending on the device you are using, no password is required. • When you connect a Wi-Fi Direct compatible device to the printer, select the device name from your device. • To change the identifier (SSID) and the password, see below. 48