
WiFi Direct is essentially an on-demand ad-hoc wireless network that uses “soft” access points (APs) instead of “hard” APs like routers. Thus, it’s software-driven rather than hardware-based. It simplifies connectivity between devices by allowing them to bypass a router and instead communicate on a P2P basis.
Printing with Wi-Fi Direct is simple and secure, all you have to do is establish a connection with the printer and you’re ready to print.
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Step 1: Print with Wi-Fi Direct (Windows)
Send a print job using a direct wireless connection between your printer and a Windows computer.
- Make sure paper is loaded in the main tray, and then turn on the printer.


- In Windows, search for and open Printers and scanners.

- Click Add a printer or scanner.

- Click Show Wi-Fi Direct printers.
- Select the option starting with DIRECT followed by your printer model.
- Click Add device.
- After the WPS PIN prompt displays on the computer, look for a PIN on the printer control panel or the information sheet that printed during setup.
- Enter the PIN within 90 seconds, and then click Next to complete the connection.
- Open the item you want to print, click File, and then click Print.
- Select your printer from the list, and then click Print.
Step 2: Print with Wi-Fi Direct (Mac)
Send a print job using a direct wireless connection between your printer and a Mac. Complete these steps while next to the printer.
- Make sure paper is loaded in the main tray, and then turn on the printer.

- If you want to print web content, such as an email or cloud-based document, open the item before proceeding with these steps.
- On the Mac, click the wireless icon , and then select the option starting with DIRECT followed by your printer model.
- If prompted, enter the Wi-Fi Direct password, and then click Join.
- Open the item you want to print, click File, and then click Print.
- Select your printer, and then click Print.
- If you were previously connected to a Wi-Fi network, return to the Wi-Fi network menu to reconnect to the network.
Now that you are familiar with the steps to connect Printer to Wi-Fi Direct, you are good to go!