Epson WF-C5890 Series User Manual

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.
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printer can be connected by Wi-Fi or Ethernet, 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 Devices using Wi-Fi Direct
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method allows you to connect the printer directly to devices without a wireless router.
Note:
For iOS or Android users, it is convenient to set up from Epson Smart Panel.
You only need to make these settings for the printer and the 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.
1. Tap on the home screen.
2. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Tap Start Setup.
4. Select Other Methods.
5. Select Other OS Devices.
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Epson WF-C5890 Series Specifications

General

Print Technology	PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology
Print Resolution	Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Automatic Document Feeder	Yes, 50 sheets
Duplex Printing	Yes
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
Scanner Type	Flatbed color image scanner
Scan Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Fax Capability	Yes
Display	4.3" color touchscreen
Ink Type	DURABrite Ultra pigment ink
Ink Cartridges	4 individual ink cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
Paper Capacity	250 sheets
Fax Transmission Speed	Approximately 3 sec per page
Mobile Printing	Epson Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service
Paper Sizes	A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal
Print Speed	Up to 25 ppm (black/color)