How to deal with the Wi-Fi connection between the PC and the printer

The connection between the printer and the computer can be easily connected by a USB cable, but the printing is only from a personal computer, and the location may be limited to some extent.If you change to a Wi-Fi connection, you can print from anywhere in your home if the Wi-Fi can reach, make it easier to print from your smartphone or tablet, and share one printer with your family.This time, let's introduce the Wi-Fi connection of the printer.

How to print the printer with a Wi-Fi connection?

The basic conditions required to connect the printer Wi-Fi are two points: the Wi-Fi environment (private network) in the house and the printer supports Wi-Fi connection.After that, if a printer driver is installed on a personal computer or smartphone that outputs the data, it can be printed.

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There is a standard called "Wi-Fi Direct" in which the device and printer directly exchange data.If you have a compatible printer, you can print Wi-Fi without a wireless router.

[Reference] Wi-Fi Direct Connection-Wi-Fi Alliance

The personal computer in your room can be connected to the printer with a USB cable, and other devices such as smartphones can be wirelessly connected without any problems.

If you want to connect a smartphone and a printer via Wi-Fi, the easiest and faster is to print using the Wi-Fi Direct mentioned earlier.

The method of directly connecting the printer and the external device using Wi-Fi Direct is especially useful on smartphones and tablets.Many products from major printer manufacturers such as Epson, Brother, Canon are compatible with direct connections.

[Reference] Calario Printer Wi-Fi Direct® (Epson)

What is Wi-Fi Direct?(Brother)

[Inkjet printer] How to use in direct connection (Canon)

Here are some ways to convert printers that are not equipped with Wi-Fi function.The condition is that the wireless router has a print server function, but if the printer you are using has a LAN terminal, it may be possible to print by connecting it with a wireless router and a wired LAN cable.Whether you are wired or wireless, you can share if there is a printer in the same network.

Some recent wireless routers are equipped with USB terminals.This also requires a print server function, but look at the back of the wireless router you are using, and if you have a USB terminal, connect the USB cable from the printer.Wireless network may be possible via USB.In each case, it is attractive that the printer can be shared in the same way as connected by Wi-Fi.

In some cases, tool installation is required on a personal computer.For more information, please check the printer or router instructions.

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The actual detailed procedure of the Wi-Fi connection is slightly different depending on the model, so refer to the instruction manual and manual of each manufacturer / model.Even if you don't know where the instruction manual has been, you can often view and download on the official website of each manufacturer.

The Wi-Fi connection settings of the Canon printer can be confirmed from the following site.Go to the corresponding model page and download the "Instruction Manual" from the bottom of the screen.

[See] Function introduction Wi-Fi (Canon)

The Wi-Fi connection setting of the Epson printer can be confirmed from the link below.Access the following, enter the model number, and move to the corresponding printer page."Support menu" is lined up at the bottom of the page.If you select a "manual list" from among them, you can refer to the network guide.

[Reference] Support & download (Epson)

Calario Printer Wireless LAN Easy Connection Guide (Epson)

The Wi-Fi connection setting of the brother printer can be confirmed from the following.Select the model from the following page and move to the product manual page.Since the instruction manual is lined up, let's proceed with the settings referring to the "Easy Installation Guide" and "User's Guide -Network Knowledge Edition".

[Reference] Product Manual Inkjet Printer / Complex (Brother)

Watch in the video!Easy wireless (Wi-Fi) guide (Brother)

What should I do if I can't print or the Wi-Fi of the printer is not connected?

No matter how much you set while looking at the instructions, Wi-Fi does not connect, you can not print it even though it is connected once, and there is a problem with wireless connection.What should I do in such a case?

If you connect once, you can set the network.If you still can't print, it is possible that the printer is offline.

First, check if the printer is turned on and whether the Wi-Fi setting of the printer is off.Next, let's try the wireless router, device reset, printer reset, etc.

If you can't connect to Wi-Fi, you may find a variety of cases, but let's introduce two common cases.

First, the distance between the printer and the wireless router.If the distance is too far, the wireless router may not recognize the printer.When connecting, do it as close as possible.Next is the security software of the computer.Originally, security software that protects PCs from threats such as viruses may hinder the connection with the printer.Once the security software is terminated, connect the printer and finally restart the PC, it may be connected.

After that, the phenomena and solution that are likely to occur depending on the product, so it is a good idea to check the FAQ of each manufacturer.Below are the counters and FAQs for consultation from major manufacturers.

If Epson's printer cannot connect to Wi-Fi, visit the official website "Frequently Asked Questions".At the bottom of the page, a link to the customer's community site "Everything Question Box" is also posted.

[Reference] Frequently Asked Questions (Epson)

Canonはプリンターのモデル別にQ&A検索を用意している。プリンターがWi-Fi接続できない時はここを訪問してみよう。

【参考】Q&A検索（Canon）

If the brothers printer cannot be connected to Wi-Fi, search for FAQ on the Brother's official website.You can search by keyword or category.

[Reference] Inkjet printers / multifunction machines Frequently Asked questions (Brother)

You may want to print not only on your computer but also from your smartphone or other devices.With Wi-Fi connection, you can use one printer with multiple devices.Let's use Wi-Fi connection.

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* Please use and operate the product at your own risk.

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