Connecting With Wi-Fi Direct - Xerox AltaLink C80 Series User Manual

Connecting with Wi-Fi Direct

You can connect to your printer from a Wi-Fi mobile device, such as a tablet, computer, or smart phone,
using Wi-Fi Direct. Wi-Fi Direct is disabled by default on the Xerox device.
Note: Wi-Fi Direct is available only on printers with the optional Wireless Network Adapter installed.
Once the Wireless Network Adapter is installed, Wi-Fi Direct is enabled by default.
Wi-Fi Direct Overview
Wi-Fi Direct allows you to print directly from an Android-based mobile device to your printer by placing
your mobile device near the printer.
For detailed information about using Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device, refer the documentation
supplied by the manufacturer of your mobile device.
For details about configuring Wi-Fi Direct on your printer, refer to the System Administrator Guide at
www.xerox.com/office/ALC80XXdocs.
Using Wi-Fi Direct on your Mobile Device
The Wi-Fi Direct feature requires an installed Mopria Print Service app on the mobile device. The printer
does not need to have a wireless connection.
Note: This feature supports Android 4.4 or greater.
Installing Mopria Print Service
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On your mobile device, go to the Google Play Store, then search for Mopria Print Service.
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2. Install the Mopria Print Service app.
Go to Settings, then touch Printing.
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4. Go to the notification pull-down bar, then touch Mopria Print Service.
5. To enable Mopria Print Service, touch On.
Exit Settings.
6.
Your mobile device searches for Wi-Fi Direct-enabled printers that are in range of the mobile device.
Using 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.
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