Mobile printing, Introduction, Wi-fi direct (wireless models only) – HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M182nw User Manual

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Mobile printing

Introduction

HP offers multiple mobile and ePrint solutions to enable easy printing to an HP printer from a laptop, tablet,

smartphone, or other mobile device. To see the full list and to determine the best choice, go to

www.hp.com/go/

LaserJetMobilePrinting

.

NOTE:

Update the printer firmware to ensure all mobile printing and ePrint capabilities are supported.

Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only)

HP ePrint via email

HP ePrint software

AirPrint

Android embedded printing

Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only)

Wi-Fi Direct enables printing from a wireless mobile device without requiring a connection to a network or the

Internet.

NOTE:

Not all mobile operating systems are currently supported by Wi-Fi Direct.

NOTE:

For non-Wi-Fi Direct capable mobile devices, the Wi-Fi Direct connection only enables printing. After

using Wi-Fi Direct to print, you must reconnect to a local network in order to access the Internet.

To access the printer Wi-Fi Direct connection, complete the following steps:

1.

On the printer control panel, press the Setup button .

2.

Open the following menus:

a.

Network Setup

b.

Wi-Fi Direct

c.

Connection Method

3.

Choose one of the following connection methods:

Automatic

: Choosing this option sets the password to 12345678.

Manual

: Choosing this option generates a secure, randomly generated password.

4.

On the mobile device, open the Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct menu.

5.

From the list of available networks, select the printer name.

NOTE:

If the printer name does not display, you might be out of range of the Wi-Fi Direct signal. Move the

device closer to the printer.

6.

If prompted, enter the Wi-Fi Direct password, or select

OK

on the printer control panel.

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