Connect a Mobile Device with Wi-Fi Direct

You can connect to your printer from any Wi-Fi-enabled mobile device, such as a tablet, computer, or smart phone, using Wi-Fi Direct or Soft AP features. The Wi-Fi Direct feature is disabled by default on the Xerox device.

Note: The Wi-Fi Direct feature is available only on printers with the optional Wireless Network Adapter installed. After you install the Wireless Network Adapter, the Wi-Fi Direct feature is enabled by default.

Wi-Fi Direct Overview

The Wi-Fi Direct feature allows you to print from a mobile device to your printer, using one of the following methods.

• WPS push button, for Wi-Fi Direct-enabled Android devices with the Mopria print plug-in installed.

• Soft Access Point (AP), for Apple iPhones and other mobile devices that do not support the Wi-Fi Direct function.

For information about using the Wi-Fi Direct feature on your mobile device, or connecting to the printer using the Soft AP feature, refer the mobile device documentation from the manufacturer.

Use Wi-Fi Direct on Your Mobile Device

The Wi-Fi Direct WPS Push Button feature requires the Mopria Print Service App installed on your mobile device. The printer does not require a wireless connection.

Install Mopria Print Service

1. On your mobile device, go to the Google Play Store, then search for Mopria Print Service.

2. Install the Mopria Print Service App.

3. Go to Settings, then touch Printing.

4. Go to the notification area, then touch Mopria Print Service.

5. To enable Mopria Print Service, touch On.

6. Exit Settings.

Your mobile device searches for Wi-Fi Direct-enabled printers that are in range of the mobile device.

Use Wi-Fi Direct on your Printer

Wi-Fi Direct is a direct wireless connection from your mobile device to the printer. The Wi-Fi Direct feature is enabled by default when the Wi-Fi hardware is installed.

Using the Wi-Fi Direct feature does not require a wireless network connection to a printer. Contact your System Administrator to connect your printer to a wired or wireless network.

Print Using Wi-Fi Direct
To print a document from a Wi-Fi-enabled mobile device:

1. On the mobile device, open the document that you want to print.

2. In the device application, select the Print button.

3. If there is more than one printer in the area with Wi-Fi Direct enabled, select the required printer from the list.

4. Select the print settings required for the job.

5. Submit the job for printing. A message appears on the mobile device.

6. Select Connect. When the connection is made, a message appears on the printer.

7. At the printer control panel, touch OK. The job prints.