Epson ET-M2120 Series - Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi-Fi Direct).

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Press the OK button on the printer.
Setup is complete when the setup completion message is displayed.
Note:
If connection fails, restart the wireless router, move it closer to the printer, and try again. If it still does not work, print a
connection report and check the solution.
Related Information
& “Checking the Network Connection Status” on page 193
Connecting a Smart Device and Printer Directly (Wi-Fi
Direct)
Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) allows you to connect a smart device directly to the printer without a wireless router and
print from the smart device.
About Wi-Fi Direct
Use this connection method when you are not using Wi-Fi at home or at the oce, or when you want to connect
the printer and the computer or smart device directly. In this mode, the printer acts as an wireless router and you
can connect the devices to the printer without having to use a standard wireless router. However, devices directly
connected to the printer cannot communicate with each other through the printer.
e printer can be connected by Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection simultaneously. However, if you
start a network connection in Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) connection when the printer is connected by Wi-Fi, the
Wi-Fi is temporarily disconnected.
Connecting to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using Wi-Fi Direct
is method allows you to connect the printer directly to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch without a wireless router.
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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
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