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 t
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NOTE:
Update the printer firmware to ensure all mobile printing and ePrint capabilities are supported.
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Wi-Fi Direct (wireless models only)
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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:
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Automatic
: Choosing this option sets the password to 12345678.
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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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