How Connecting the Epson printer to the wireless network

This section explains how to set up wireless security and enable connection to the access point using the printer buttons. If your printer has an LCD screen, make adjustments using the screen. For more information, see Connecting your printer to the network .

The printer supports the following setting modes:

Automatic configuration using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
If the access point is compatible with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard, security settings can be made automatically.

Automatic configuration using SecureEasySetup (SES)

If the access point is compatible with the SecureEasySetup (SES) standard, security settings can be configured automatically.

Do not turn off the printer or unplug it while making settings using the control panel buttons. This may cause the device to malfunction.
If the printer is connected via a LAN cable, it cannot be used on a wireless LAN.

Automatic Wireless WPS Setup

If the access point is compatible with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard, security settings can be made automatically.

Setup procedure in cmd button mode (MBC)

Check if the access point is powered on and if communication is possible.

Unplug the LAN cable if it is attached to the printer.

Remark :
When you disconnect the LAN cable, the network status light (orange) and the network status light (green) flash alternately. Do not proceed to the next step until the network status light (amber) turns on or both the network status light (amber) and the network status light (green) turn off.

Press the WPS button on the access point (or the corresponding button) to set up WPS.

Remark :
For the location of the WPS button, see the Access Point (Wireless Router) User's Guide. In some cases, this will be a router software setting rather than a physical button.

Hold down the WiFi key for three seconds. Network status light (amber) and network status light (green) flash alternately.

If the network connection is successful, the network status light (orange) and the network status light (green) blink simultaneously. The network status LED (green) turns on after five minutes.

If the network connection fails, only the network status LED (green) flashes. Press the WiFi key to clear the errors and repeat the procedure from step 2.
Configuration in PIN code mode

Remark :
Configuration in PIN code mode varies depending on the access point (wireless router). Please refer to the Access Point (Wireless Router) User's Guide.

Check if the access point is powered on and if communication is possible.

Unplug the LAN cable if it is attached to the printer.
Remark :
When you disconnect the LAN cable, the network status light (orange) and the network status light (green) flash alternately. Do not proceed to the next step until the network status light (amber) turns on or both the network status light (amber) and the network status light (green) turn off.

Load plain paper in the sheet feeder.

Press to print the status sheet and check the PIN code shown on the status sheet.

Press the WiFi key and hold the key for three seconds. The network status light (amber) and the network status light (green) blink simultaneously.

Record the PIN from the status sheet on the access point within two minutes.

If the network connection is successful, the network status light (orange) and the network status light (green) blink simultaneously. The network status LED (green) turns on after five minutes.
If the network connection fails, only the network status LED (green) flashes. Press the WiFi key to clear the errors and repeat the procedure from step 3.
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Automatic Wireless SES Setup

If your access point is compatible with the SecureEasySetup (SES) function or the configuration of Wi-Fi network protection in cmd button mode (WPS - MBC), the security settings can be configured automatically.

Use the following procedure for the SES and WPS (MBC) protocols. The printer automatically configures both protocols.

Check if the access point is powered on and if communication is possible.

Unplug the LAN cable if it is attached to the printer.

Remark :
When you disconnect the LAN cable, the network status light (orange) and the network status light (green) flash alternately. Do not proceed to the next step until the network status light (amber) turns on or both the network status light (amber) and the network status light (green) turn off.

Press the SES button on the access point (or the corresponding button) to configure the SES.

Remark :
Your access point (wireless router) may not have a dedicated SES button. For the location of the SES button, see the Access Point (Wireless Router) User's Guide.

Hold down the WiFi key for three seconds. Network status light (amber) and network status light (green) flash alternately.

If the network connection is successful, the network status light (orange) and the network status light (green) blink simultaneously. The network status LED (green) turns on after five minutes.

If the network connection fails, only the network status LED (green) flashes. Press the WiFi key to clear the errors and repeat the procedure from step 2.