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Troubleshooting -WPS-

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The Wi-Fi Lamp Flashes Slowly and the Alarm Lamp is Lit

figure: The Wi-Fi lamp flashes slowly and the Alarm lamp lights up

After checking the points described below, wait for a while and configure wireless connection settings again.

  • Press the button on only one wireless router.
  • Check the security settings of the wireless router.

For details on how to check the security settings of the wireless router, see the wireless router manual or contact its manufacturer.

The Wi-Fi Lamp Flashes Quickly and the Alarm Lamp is Lit

figure: The Wi-Fi lamp flashes quickly and the Alarm lamp lights up
  • Is the network device (router, etc.) turned on? If it is already turned on, turn it off, and then turn it back on.

Do not proceed to the next screen of this guide until the power is turned on. The connection to the network device will be temporarily disabled.

For details on checking the wireless router settings, see the wireless router manual or contact its manufacturer.

If the Alarm lamp still lights up

After checking the points described below, wait for a while and configure wireless connection settings again.

  • Are the device (such as a smartphone) and network device set up?
  • Are the wireless router and printer installed in an open space where wireless communication is possible?
  • Is the wireless router operating in IEEE802.11n (2.4 GHz), IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b?