Getting Started 
 
  Xerox
®
 AltaLink
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 C80XX Series Multifunction Printer  51 
  User Guide 
 
Connecting with Near Field Communication (NFC) 
NFC Overview 
 
 
Near field communication (NFC) is a technology that enables devices to communicate when 
they are in close range. NFC allows you to add a printer to your Android mobile device easily. 
After you add the printer, there is no need to use NFC on that printer. You can use NFC to 
obtain the network interface to establish a TCP/IP connection between your device and the 
printer. 
 
Devices can communicate using NFC when they are within the following ranges: 
•  Device with case: 17–20 mm (0.7 x 0.8 in.) 
•  Device without case: 20–25 mm (0.8 x 1 in.) 
Note: The range can vary depending on the device manufacturer. For information about the required 
settings for individual mobile devices, refer the documentation supplied by the manufacturer of your 
mobile device. 
For details about configuring NFC on your printer, refer to the System Administrator Guide at 
www.xerox.com/office/ALC80XXdocs. 
 
Using NFC on your Mobile Device 
The NFC feature requires installation of the Xerox Print Service app on the mobile device. 
Your mobile device must use the same Wi-Fi network environment as the printer. The printer does not 
need to have a wireless connection. 
Note: NFC supports Android 4.4 or greater devices. 
 
Installing the Xerox Print Service Plugin 
1.  On your mobile device, go to the Google Play Store, then search for Xerox Print Service Plugin. 
2.  Install the Xerox Print Service Plugin app. 
3.  Go to Settings, then touch Printing. 
4.  Go to the notification pull-down bar, then touch Xerox Print Service. 
5.  To enable Xerox Print Service, touch On. 
6.  Exit Settings. 
 
Enabling NFC on the Mobile Device 
Most mobile devices have NFC disabled by default. 
To enable NFC: 
1.  Go to Settings. 
2.  Go to the NFC setting, then touch On. 
3.  Exit Settings.