EPSON printers are some of the best that you will ever find on the market. People have difficulties when trying to connect their printers to a wireless network setting. They don’t know how to do it from the control panel. It is even more frustrating when you cannot change your wireless settings to another device. Here is a simple guide on how to connect your EPSON printer to a wireless network.

Wi-Fi-protected setup on a printer allows you to add WiFi devices to your router's secure WiFi network without selecting the SSID, known as the network name, and entering the password on each device. A WPS PIN protects the home connection of a router. You can also connect EPSON printers to WPS on your home network.

How to Connect Epson Printer to Wi-Fi with a Screen

Also, check the "Start Here" sheet that comes with your EPSON printer to see if you have all the requirements and software needed to connect your printer to a wireless network.

1. Press the home button.

From wherever you are, it is easier to navigate your way to the wireless network settings from the home page.

2. Press the Connection or Wi-Fi icon.

When you do so, you get the option for "Wi-Fi (Recommended)" with a mobile phone icon and "Wi-Fi Direct" with a home icon. Select "Wi-Fi (Recommended)"

3. Select Start Setup or Change Settings.

Next, select Start Setup or Change Settings.

4. **Select the Wifi Setup Wizard.

5. Select the name of your wireless network from your router. Alternatively, you can add your device manually by typing in the name from the displayed keypad on the screen.

6. The next step is to select the password field

Once you select the password field, enter your wireless network's password with the displayed keyboard. At the left corner of the displayed keyboard, you can toggle between the number/special character panel and the alphabet.

EPSON Printer Navigation Keys

• Use the 'arrow up' icon for upper or lower case.
• Use the back arrow with an 'x' to delete a character.
• The number case butting is "123#".
• And you have the special characters under the "@..." button.

7. When done, press "Ok".

Confirm the displayed network settings and select "Start Setup" to save them.

To see the network setup report, pick "Print Check Report".

If not, you can select "OK" and go back to the home button to take you away from there.

8. Once you see the WiFi icon with a bar status on its side, you can connect your printer directly from your computer or any other device.

Voila, you can print from a computer.

What to do if I can't see the connection icon on my printer?

If you are unable to see the connection icon on your printer, there are two possibilities. You may have chosen the wrong network name or entered the wrong password. Just repeat the process.

How to Connect EPSON Printer to Wi-Fi without a Screen

You can still connect an EPSON printer without an LCD screen to a wireless network. For instance, EPSON XP2100 and relatives in the series will follow the process below.

1. Hold the WPS button on the router until the security light blinks.
2. Hold down the Wi-Fi button on the printer the Wi-Fi and WiFi direct flashes alternatively.
3. The connection to an available network will start. When it is established, the WiFi light turns on.

Connect an EPSON Printer to a Phone or Other Devices

If you want to print from a phone (Android or iPhone) or other gadgets, you will find the following steps helpful on a printer without a screen.

1. If you have no Wi-Fi router, you can use the ESPON Wi-Fi Direct with your phone or other things.
2. Press the Wi-Fi button on the printer until the Wi-Fi and Wifi Direct flashes alternatively.
3. When a connection is established, both the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct lights should be on (green).
4. Hold down the network status button (the one following the Wi-Fi Direct button) to print the network status sheet.
5. Once printed, you can take the paper and go to your phone. Look for the Wi-Fi network name on the list of available networks.
6. Press the password from the sheet, and you should be ready to print.

That’s it!

So, there you go. The process is similar for many other devices, too, especially one without a screen. If you are able to locate the WPS button, a long press hold will make it scan for available networks. You can also see how to connect an HP printer to WPS here.

You're welcome!