Q: How do I connect this printer? What equipment do I need?
Q: How do I connect my Wi-Fi printer? What devices do I need?
A: You will need a smartphone to connect the Wi-Fi printer. This process only needs to be done once, unless the network environment changes.
Q: I turned on the power, and a red light is flashing. What should I do?
A: The flashing red light indicates the printer is in pairing mode. Follow these steps:
- Open Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone and look for “MCPRINTER.”
- Select “MCPRINTER,” and a page will open. Choose your desired Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
Once the connection is established, the flashing light will turn solid green, and the printer will provide a connection confirmation by printing a notification.
- “Connected to router” = Connected to the router
- “Connected to internet” = Connected to the internet
Tips
Some smartphones or computers may experience compatibility issues and fail to open the redirection page. If this happens, manually open the default browser and go to mcprinter.net.
If you’re not redirected, select “No Wi-Fi found” and manually enter the Wi-Fi network name and password.
Troubleshooting
Scenario 1: The green light is flashing…
Q: What does the flashing green light mean?
A: The flashing green light indicates offline mode, meaning the printer failed to connect to the router.
Restart the router, then restart the printer to establish an automatic connection.
Scenario 2: The green light keeps flashing…
Q: I restarted the printer, but the problem persists. What should I do now?
A: You’ll need to re-enter pairing mode and repeat the connection process.
Follow the demonstration video: press and hold the black button on the back of the printer for 6 seconds, then release it. The red light will turn on, and the printer will reboot.
Key Points to Remember
Indicator lights
- Flashing green light: Offline mode
- Flashing red light: Pairing mode
- Solid green light: Successful connection
Wi-Fi Network Name Requirements:
Important: The Wi-Fi network name must not contain spaces or special symbols.
- abcd WIFI ❌ (space between letters)
- abcd_WIFI 👌 OK
- abcd-WIFI 👌 OK
