Overview

Note: This feature is available only in some printer models. Wi-Fi Direct is a Wi-Fi-based peer-to-peer technology that allows wireless devices to connect directly to a Wi-Fi Direct-enabled printer without using an access point (wireless router).  From the control panel, navigate to: Settings > OK > Network/Ports > OK > Wi-Fi Direct > OK. Configure the settings. Enable Wi-Fi Direct —Enables the printer to broadcast its own Wi-Fi Direct network. Wi-Fi Direct Name —Assigns a name for the Wi-Fi Direct network. Wi-Fi Direct Password —Assigns the password for negotiating the wireless security when using the peer-to-peer connection. Show Password on Setup Page —Shows the password on the Network Setup Page Auto-Accept Push Button Requests —Lets the printer accept connection requests automatically. Note: Accepting push-button requests automatically is not secured. Enable Wi-Fi Direct —Enables the printer to broadcast its own Wi-Fi Direct network. Wi-Fi Direct Name —Assigns a name for the Wi-Fi Direct network. Wi-Fi Direct Password —Assigns the password for negotiating the wireless security when using the peer-to-peer connection. Show Password on Setup Page —Shows the password on the Network Setup Page Auto-Accept Push Button Requests —Lets the printer accept connection requests automatically. Note: Accepting push-button requests automatically is not secured.