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Preparation before Use 
Configuring the Wireless Network
When the Wireless Network Interface Kit (IB-36 and IB-51) is installed on the machine and the connection settings are 
configured, it is possible to print or send in a wireless network (wireless LAN) environment. The configuration methods are 
as follows
Setting the Connection by Using the Wi-Fi Setup Tool
To send the Wi-Fi settings configured in the Wi-Fi Setup Tool to the machine, connect the computer or handheld device with 
the machine locally. The connection methods are wired connection via LAN cable and wireless LAN connection (Wi- Fi 
Direct).
Configuration Method Description Reference Page
Configuring the Connection 
from the Operation Panel on 
This Machine
Use Wi-Fi Settings or Wireless Network to configure the 
network in details from System menu.
Wi-Fi Settings (Wi-Fi 
Settings)...4-63
Wireless Network (Wireless 
network settings)...4-83
Setting the Connection by 
Using the Wi-Fi Setup Tool
This is the tool included in the Product Library. You can 
configure the connection according to the instructions 
provided by the wizard.
Setting the Connection by 
Using the Wi-Fi Setup 
Tool...2-7
Setting the Connection by 
Using the Setup Utility of IB-
51
This is the setup tool included in the CD of IB-51. You can 
use it on both Windows and Mac OS.
IB-51 Operation Guide
Configuring Connections on 
the Web Page
For the IB-51, the connection can be set from the 
Command Center RX.
Command Center RX User 
Guide
For the IB-51, the connection can be set on the dedicated 
Web page.
IB-51 Operation Guide
Note  For detail of the optional Wireless Network Interface Kit (IB-36/IB-51), Contact your dealer or our sales or 
service representatives.
• Wireless Network Interface Kit (IB-36)...A-8
• Wireless Network Interface Kit (IB-51)...A-7
When you want to switch to the network interface other than Wired (default) after installing an optional Network 
Interface Kit (IB-50) and a Wireless Network Interface Kit (IB-36 or IB-51), select the desired setting on Primary 
Network (Select the network interface to use) on page 4-80.
Note  Before using the Wi-Fi Setup Tool, connect your computer to this machine locally with wired LAN cable or 
Wi-Fi Direct.
To use Wi-Fi Direct, confirm that the Wi-Fi Direct is enabled (Wi-Fi Direct is set to ON) and Restart Network from the 
operation panel, before your computer will be connected to this machine with Wi-Fi Direct.
To use a wired LAN cable directly connected to the machine, the Auto-IP (Link-local) address will be assigned to the 
machine and the computer. This machine applies Auto-IP as the default settings.
Configure the settings on the operation panel if your computer supports WPS.
• Wi-Fi Settings (Wi-Fi Settings)...4-63
• Wireless Network (Wireless network settings)...4-83