Setting up using the software disc (only for the
models that come with a software disc and users
with computers with disc drives)
Insert the software disc into the computer, and
then follow the on-screen instructions.

Selecting the Connection Methods

Follow the on-screen instructions until the following
screen is displayed, and then select the connection
method of the printer to the computer.

Select the connection method for the printer, and then
click

Next

Follow the on-screen instruction hereafter.

Connecting to a Smart
Device

Connecting to a Smart Device
Over a Wireless Router

If you are using iOS or Android, you may find it
convenient to do the settings from Epson Smart Panel.
Install and start up the latest version of Epson Smart
Panel. The Wi-Fi setup starts.

Connecting to an iPhone, iPad,
iPod touch Using Wi-Fi Direct

This method allows you to connect the printer directly
to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch without a wireless
router. The following conditions are required to
connect using this method. If your environment does
not match these conditions, you can connect by
selecting

Other OS Devices

. See "Related

Information" below for details on connecting.

❏

iOS 11 or later

❏

Using the standard camera application to scan the
QR code

Epson Smart Panel is used to print from a smart
device. Install an Epson printing app, such as Epson
Smart Panel, on the smart device in advance.

Note:

❏

If you are using iOS, you may find it convenient to
select the settings from Epson Smart Panel.

❏

You only need to make these settings for the printer
and the smart device that you want to connect to
once. Unless you disable Wi-Fi Direct or restore the
network settings to their defaults, you do not need
to make these settings again.

From the printer’s home screen, press the

buttons to select

Wi-Fi Setup

Wi-Fi

Direct

Check the message, and then press the

button to proceed.

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